Peruvian Recipes

"Beef heart marinated, skewered, and seared over the grill. This is a very tipical and popular Peruvian dish. People line up at the good "anticucherias" (anticucho restaurants) every evening! It takes some work but it is so worth it! I taught myself to make them because I missed them so much! A very special addition to any barbecue party!..."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, corn on the cob...

"I found this in the food section of the newspaper last week, and it sounded intriguing. Posting it here so I don't have to worry about losing it."

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Ingredients: shrimp, eggs, evaporated milk...

"courtesy of wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com"

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Ingredients: cilantro, fresh lemon juice...

"Peruvian food is a little strange for me. The first dish I had was with raw fish.I cringed at hearing the words "raw fish". Surprisingly, it was delicious. Last nite, a Peruvian friend came over and cooked something that completely blew my tastebuds and I craved for even more. She cooked Arroz con Pollo a la Peru."

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Ingredients: lager beer, fresh cilantro...

"Quinoa is a very high protein grain which originated in the Andes mountains of Bolivia and Peru as a staple food of the Incas. It's gluten-free and rich in L-lysine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. A yet untried recipe submitted for Zaar World Tour II."

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Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, onions...

"According to the story, there's a Peruvian bakery in New York where, on Wednesday mornings the line forms very early for these cookies. And, they cost a buck each. I believe it. They're incredible when they're fresh. Got it off the net from someone who's Chilean friend gave her the same authentic recipe. You can make your own caramel recipe but it..."

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Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar...

"I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

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Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"A spicy Peruvian specialty that can be served as a starter or "small dish". The sauce itself is very versatile can can also be used as a dip for items such as shrimp. The sauce should be used within one day for best results."

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Ingredients: evaporated milk, queso fresco...

"This is a take on a popular potato dish from the highlands of Peru. It strays from more traditional recipes because it has been adapted to use more easy-to-find ingredients, but it is still a very tasty and spicy dish -- originally from the Andes mountain town of Huancayo."

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Ingredients: bibb lettuce, fresh ground black pepper...

"A great Peruvian desert that I love and miss. If you wet your hands in salted water frequently--it makes the dough more manageable:)"

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"This is the bright green spicy sauce served in Peruvian restaurants that is delicious as a bread dip but can be used on meats or fish."

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Ingredients: serrano chilies, fresh cilantro...