Peruvian Cuisine - Recipes, Ingredients and Traditions of Peruvian gastronomy for the world

Unique taste and a intense dark purple tone. This variety of corn grows in the Andean region of South America, and it's been used in Peruvian cuisine for more than two thousand years. In fact, it was called "moro sara" in the Inca Empire. Today is still one of the most iconic ingredients in Perú. Purple corn is the main ingredient of the refreshing "Chicha Morada" and the traditional "Mazamorra". Purple corn (Zea Mays) is rich in anthocyanins and therefore has some nutritional benefits that are worth mentioning. It' has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, and it also helps controlling hypertension. 7 Facts About Purple Corn: 1. "Chicha Morada" is the most traditional drink in the country, and it's made with Purple Corn, sugar, water, pineapple and cinnamon. 2.  Some ancient cultures in South America - before the Incas - were already preparing drinks with Purple Corn. 3. It's also used as colorant by many in...

Green and unique. Everybody loves " Arroz con Pollo " in Peru. Sure, the obvious combination of chicken and rice is not tied exclusively to this country. Actually it has mediterranean roots. But this version is quite different and certainly delicious. People in Lima prepare this dish really often every week, because it's simple, tastes really good and the ingredients are easy to get anywhere in the country. Adding corn or even dress the rice with the popular "huancaina" sauce are even greater variations. Ingredients: 1 chicken in pieces 1 onion diced in really small parts 1 smashed garlic 1 spoon of aji amarillo 1 diced carrot 1 cup of coriander 3 cups of rice 1 portion of beans 1 sliced pepper Preparation: Remove the skin and marinate the chicken with salt, garlic and aji amarillo for 50 minutes. Brown the chicken with oil for three minutes, using a pot. Put the chicken aside for a while, and use the same pot to cook the onion, carrot, aj...

Ah, chicken. It actually is the number 1 consumed protein in many countries around the world. Peruvian culinary traditions have found many ways to cook it, so we have created a ranking for you to inspire: 14. Coca-Cola Chicken Creative meal with a super-secret ingredient that contributes a sweet flavor (we're talking about Coke). Easy to cook and always served with white rice. 13. Salpicón Peruvian Salpicon is inspired in the European dish but with a local twist. Uses a lot of vegetables and shredded chicken. Makes a great entry for lunch time. 12. Peanut Sauce Chicken This dish has a tasteful mixture of spicy and sweet flavors. Peanut and other ingredients are easy to find at any supermarket around the world. Goes great with yellow potatoes and rice. 11. Chicken Diet A popular soup in Peru, this light meal has no spicy condiments. It contains mostly noodles, chicken and vegetables. 10. Aguadito with a slightly thick consistency, Aguadito is maybe the m...

Peruvian dishes and drinks are mostly result of unlikely fusions that turned out to be delicious. Chicha Sour is an uncanny drink that combines two of the most iconic products in Peru: purple corn and pisco. This is the sweet sister of the widely known "Pisco Sour" and a must in fancy bars of every city in the peruvian coast. The unique taste of this Pisco Sour Chicha and it's cold preparation - which includes ice and lemon - makes it the perfect cocktail for the summer. Ingredients for an amazing Chicha Sour: 6 ounces Pisco 2 ounces chicha syrup 1 ounce lemon juice 7 ice cubes 4 drops Angostura bitters 3 spoons egg white Chicha Sour Preparation: To prepare chicha syrup, boil chicha morada and add sugar until it gets syrup texture. When its ready and cold, put the syrup in a cocktail shaker, alongside the ice, pisco, lemon and egg white. Shake it for 30 seconds and serve. Add two drops of Angostura bitters on each cup. And enjoy! ...