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Tag: peruvian
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Día de la Canción Criolla
A short history and why Peru celebrates it every October 31 Every October 31 Peruans celebrate the Día de la Canción Criolla, a national day that honors the country’s criollo and Afro‑Peruvian musical traditions — the valses, festejos, marinera and other rhythms that helped shape modern Peruvian identity. The date was formally established by Supreme…
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Turrón de Doña Pepa — Sweet History, Strong Devotion
Every October in Peru the streets of Lima fill with purple processions and the air with the aroma of a uniquely Peruvian sweet: Turrón de Doña Pepa. This layered, anise-scented nougat—built from baked strips of a buttery dough, drenched in a fruity chancaca (raw sugar) syrup and showered with colorful sprinkles—has become inseparable from the…
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Chupe de Camarones
Shrimp Chupe (Chupe de Camarones) is a traditional soup in the Peruvian cuisine, with many versions depending on the local taste and available ingredients across the country, but this is the Arequipa version, the one I remember from my beloved Abuelita, who happened to be from Arequipa and lived to pass her 100th birthday, which…
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The Peruvian Panetón: how a Milanese cake became Peru’s most beloved Christmas bread
There are foods that arrive and stay. Then there’s panetón — the towering, fruit-studded sweet bread that each December fills Peruvian homes with the smell of butter, citrus peel and cinnamon. To many Peruvians, panetón feels more local than foreign: it’s breakfast with hot chocolate on Christmas Eve, an office gift, and sometimes even a…
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Ceviche
This is a delicious dish which has hundreds, if not thousands, of variations. It is a regular feature all across South America, but today we are bringing to you the Peruvian style. The recipe uses typically and historically fish, but there is nothing wrong with exploring vegetarian options such as replacing the fish with artichokes…
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Peruvian Causa
Causa is a delicious and traditional Peruvian dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Here’s a simple recipe for you to try: Ingredients: – 4 medium-sized potatoes (in South America we use yellow potatoes, but any starchy potato would do) – 1 lime (juice) – 3 tablespoons aji amarillo (yellow chili ground) – 2 tablespoons vegetable…
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The Chilcano
The Chilcano is a very refreshing pisco-based long drink. While the traditional version is made with lime juice, you may experiment with any other citrus fruits with spectacular results. Ingredients: Preparation: Add pisco, citrus fruit juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add 2 ice cubes and shake. Double strain into Collins glass and…
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El Capitán
El Capitán is the Peruvian version of the classic Manhattan cocktail, but made with pisco instead of whiskey. Ingredients: Preparation: Add all ingredient to mixing glass with ice. Stir for 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Pisco Punch
Ingredients: Preparation: Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Double strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
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Huancaina Sauce (Peruvian cheese and yellow chili sauce)
This delicious Peruvian sauce is traditionally served as an appetizer with boiled potatoes, hard boiled egg, olives and lettuce, however, it can be use for garnishing any meat dish or as a dip for cocktail potatoes, bread, chips or crackers… its use is only limited by your imagination. Every Peruvian will have his/her own recipe…