Authentic Peruvian Cuisine

Category: appetizers

Choritos a la Chalaca

Choritos a la Chalaca

[Callao-Style Mussels] Choritos a la Chalaca, is a very popular appetizer served with a vegetable medley (spicy with a touch of Rocoto). Its freshness and pleasant taste is the best way to open your appetite.  

Chicharron de Calamares

Chicharron de Calamares

[Fried Calamari] In Peru “chicharron” is called to any fry, of animal origin, that ends with a very crispy texture. Chicharron de Calamares is a perfect appetizer to enjoy with family and friends. It is one of the favorite dishes of people who live on […]

Causa Rellena

Causa Rellena

[Stuffed Causa] The elite Peruvian dish. The word causa comes from the Quechua word kausay, which means “life” or “sustenance of life”. This dish combines two key Andean crops: potatoes and ají. Potato is one of the contributions of Peru to the world. In the […]

Papa Rellena

Papa Rellena

[Stuffed Potato] Potato is one of the contributions of Peru to the world. In the world there are 5000 potato varieties, of which 3000 are clearly Peruvian. Papa Rellena is the Andean stuffed potato. It is mashed potato, stuffed with meat then fried.

Tamales

Tamales

[Tamale] Tamal is one of the most traditional dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Moist, slightly spicy, and with an exotic flavor provided by the banana leaf wrapping; stuffed traditionally with pork or chicken.

Choclo con Queso

Choclo con Queso

[Corn with Cheese] Choclo con Queso, is Peruvian corn sided by slices of fresh cheese. Peruvian corn is very unique in size, texture, and flavor.