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Aguajina

A vibrant Amazonian essence defined by the fiery color of aguaje and its unique bittersweet flavor. This beverage captures the spirit of the jungle, offering potent hydration steeped in regional identity. Fresh, smooth, and deeply rooted in our land.

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Cocona Ají Sauce

A rustic, **fresh** Amazonian sauce made with chopped **cocona**, **red onion**, **charapita chilies**, and **sacha culantro**. A **lime juice** and **oil** dressing keeps it juicy and glossy, with sharp acidity and clean heat. Serve it with defined pieces and its maceration juices.

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Amazonian Doncella Fish in Cocona Chili Sauce

Amazonian character in a hot cocona, chili, and sacha culantro sauce. Doncella fish cooks gently in that acidic, fragrant base, staying juicy and firm. Fresh, rustic, and straight from the heart of the jungle.

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Pickled Pipí De Mono Chilis

Whole Amazonian chilis kept **crunchy** in a vinegar-and-**salt** brine with warm spices. High heat, sharp tang, and a subtle aroma of cinnamon and clove. This is a jar condiment—resting time is part of the flavor.

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Amazonian Chaufa Rice

Smoky, intense and hot from the wok, with fluffy rice, cecina and Amazonian chorizo. Ginger and sweet chili lift the stir-fry; bellaco plantain finishes it with a sweet-savory hit. Jungle-style chaufa, direct and bold.

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Picuro Roast

**Picuro** meat marinated with **red wine**, **ají panca**, and **sachaculantro**, then oven-roasted until **tender** with a **golden** surface. It is an Amazonian roast with deep flavor and herbal aroma, the kind of dish you eat slowly and with respect.

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Avispa Juane

An Amazonian juane made with **rice** dough seasoned with **turmeric** and spices, mixed with **pork** and egg for a compact, chewy bite. Inside: a piece of **hen**, a bit of **hard-boiled egg**, and a **black olive**. Wrapped in **bijao leaves** and boiled until the dough is **firm** and fragrant.

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Amazonian Suri Skewers

An ancestral experience that defines the boldness of Amazonian cuisine, where the buttery texture of the suri larva turns into a crisp, refined bite. Its flavor, evoking hazelnut and butter notes, is balanced by the citrus freshness of cocona. The heart of the jungle served over embers.

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Amazonian Carachama Broth

An ancient broth that concentrates the power of Amazonian rivers into a comforting and rustic soup. The carachama fish, with its potent and mineral flavor, meets the softness of cassava and green plantain in a clear yet indomitable broth. It is the jungle's awakening, a restorative dish that reconnects you with nature's energy.

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Camu Camu Sour

Vibrant Amazonian acidity shaped by the sharp freshness of camu camu and the noble strength of pisco. A rainforest-spirited take on the Peruvian sour: citrusy, cold, and finished with a fine foam. Refreshing, energetic, and uniquely bright.

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Fried Peruvian Cecina

Smoky, salty, and crisp at the edges, with cecina fried only as much as it needs. Ripe plantain brings sweetness, while cocona cuts through the richness with Amazonian acidity. Rustic, direct, and unpolished in the best way.

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Camu Camu Ceviche

White fish cured in a tiger's milk built on **camu camu**, an Amazonian acidity that hits bright and clean. **Aji limo** and fresh herbs bring a crisp citrus-herbal heat, while the fish turns **firm** yet juicy. Finished with classic sides to balance the punch. Rainforest energy, ceviche rules.

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Paiche Ceviche

Amazonian-style **paiche** ceviche with firm fish, dressed in a lime and **cocona** leche de tigre that gives a brighter, fruitier acidity. Amazonian chili brings sharp heat and the onion stays crisp for contrast. Serve it cold and right away, with **plantain chips** on the side.

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Chapana

An ancestral jewel defined by the mellow texture of cassava and the deep scent of spiced chancaca syrup. It is the sweet refuge of our coast and jungle, a soulful treat celebrating the land's nobility in every wrap. A sensory journey to our roots in a rustic, timeless dessert.

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Chapo

The creamy sweetness of the rainforest concentrated into a drink that comforts deeply. It is the taste of the Amazon in its purest and most soothing form, a daily ritual that turns ripe plantain into warm energy. Liquid tradition with the rhythm of the jungle.

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Paiche Chicharrón

Crunchy texture and Amazonian soul, defined by firm paiche fillet and the citrus freshness of salsa criolla. It is a jungle bite: golden and bold, with juicy fish under a light crust. Straight to the plate, hot and deeply irresistible.

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Carachama Chilcano

Pure Amazonian essence defined by the deep flavor of carachama fish and the wild aroma of sacha cilantro. A restorative broth that reconnects with the river, an honest dish that fills you with energy and vitality. The soul of our jungle served in a steaming and powerful bowl.

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Chonta Juane

Pure essence of the Peruvian Amazon: tender chonta blends with the deep flavor of dried paiche and the rustic touch of peanuts. An ancestral bundle wrapped in the smoky aroma of bijao leaves, capturing the soul of the rainforest. Authentic, delicate and deeply comforting.

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Cocona Sour

Vibrant Amazonian freshness defined by the exotic acidity of **cocona** and the elegant strength of **pisco**. It is the jungle in a glass: citrusy, cold, and finished with silky foam. A Peruvian sour with its own identity: direct, bright, and alive.

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Cocona and Charapita-Style Chili Cream

A medium-bodied Amazonian sauce: fruity, sharply tangy and seriously spicy, made with cocona cooked over a quick sauté of red onion and garlic. It is blended with Amazonian chili, lime and a splash of water until smooth, bright and lively. Built to wake up grilled meats and snacks.

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Camu Camu Cremolada

Vibrant acidity and absolute freshness define this Amazonian cremolada. It is an icy hit of real fruit, clean and intense, perfect for cutting through the heat without losing camu camu's sharp character. Crystalline, bold, and carrying the energy of the Peruvian jungle.

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Cutacho

A dense, rustic mash that captures the heart of an Amazonian breakfast: boiled **green plantain**, toasted **peanuts**, and fresh **sachaculantro**. It is mashed while warm until compact, fragrant, and full of that simple jungle strength. Tradition, earth, and energy in firm balls, ready to support whatever the table brings.

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Cocona Fruit Preserve

An Amazonian fruit preserve made from **cocona**, simmered with **sugar** until glossy and thick. A touch of **lemon** sharpens the acidity while **cinnamon stick** adds warm aroma without taking over. The result sits between jam and set gel: bright, sweet-tart, and deeply fruity.

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Pijuayo Sweet Cream

Thick, creamy, and unmistakably Amazonian: **pijuayo** turns into a spoonable dulce, similar to milk caramel, made with **milk**, **sweetened condensed milk**, and a warm hint of **cinnamon**. It cooks gently until glossy and dense, without rushing. Rich, comforting, and deeply regional.

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Amazonian Palm Heart Salad

Pure jungle freshness defined by the crunchy texture of palm heart and the vibrant acidity of lime. It is the soul of Amazonian markets, a dish that connects you with the land and refreshes your senses immediately. Light, crisp, and filled with tropical energy.

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Majaz Stew

The essence of the Amazon in a slow-cooked dish. Majaz, one of the region's most distinctive game meats, softens with cassava in a dense, aromatic broth built with sweet chili and jungle cilantro. A rustic, powerful, deeply comforting stew that celebrates the biodiversity of the Peruvian jungle.

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Aguaje Ice Cream

A deep and unique Amazonian flavor transformed into a silky, refreshing frozen treat. This semifreddo captures the essence of the jungle with a creamy texture that requires no complex machinery. It is the perfect blend of classic technique and regional fruit power. A dessert with pure identity.

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Ungurahui Ice Cream

A creamy Amazonian ice cream made with **ungurahui pulp**, **condensed milk**, and gently folded **heavy cream**. It sets without an ice cream machine by breaking early ice crystals, keeping the texture smooth. Sweet, earthy, with subtle cocoa-like notes.

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Huitochado

A dark Amazonian maceration made with **huito**, **cane spirit**, and sugar syrup. It turns nearly black over time and lands with a bittersweet, fruity-earthy profile that feels straight from the jungle. Slow process, simple setup, served in small pours.

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Inchicapi de Gallina

Thick, peanut-rich, and herbal, with tender hen in a creamy Amazonian broth. Toasted peanuts give it body, cassava softens the spoonful, and sacha cilantro brings the jungle aroma without hiding the base. A deep, comforting main-course soup.

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Inchicucho

A thick Amazonian toasted peanut sauce with sharp jungle chili heat and the perfume of sacha culantro. Creamy and full-bodied, it is served warm over boiled yucca. The kind of sauce that begs for bread… but here, yucca gets the respect.

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Amazonian Chicken Juane

Firm, herbal, and deeply Amazonian: seasoned rice, hen, egg, and olives wrapped in bijao leaves. Culantro and turmeric give it color, aroma, and that festive jungle character. Served warm or hot, whole and with respect.

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Yuca Juane

A mellow texture and Amazonian soul defined by grated cassava and the character of salted paiche fish. A true jungle emblem, this ceremonial dish wraps centuries of tradition in aromatic bijao leaves. An earthy, deep, and vibrant bite that transports you to the heart of the Amazon.

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Camu Camu Juice

Pure Amazonian energy defined by vibrant acidity and radical freshness. This juice wakes up the senses with a citrus-like burst that honors the biodiversity of Peru's rainforest. Refreshing, powerful, and full of identity.

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Cashew Apple Juice

An explosion of Amazonian freshness defined by the sweet profile and unique astringency of the **cashew apple**. It is a sensory trip into the jungle with every sip, with vibrant acidity, fruity body, and a tropical finish. Refreshing, exotic, and served straight into a cold glass.

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Taperiba Juice

The Amazon concentrated in a glass. Taperiba brings a unique sweet-tart profile, marked by deep tropical aroma and a freshness that takes you straight to the heart of the rainforest. A vibrant, powerful juice made to beat the heat with identity.

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Ungurahui Juice

Deep Amazonian essence defined by the intense purple color of ungurahui and its creamy texture. A drink that captures the strength of the lowland jungle palm, offering an earthy, fruity, unmistakable flavor. Nutritious, dense, and full of regional identity.

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Lazaro's Awakening

Amazonian power concentrated in a vibrant cocktail with earthy and citrus notes. It carries the soul of the Peruvian jungle: a bold drink that wakes the senses with roots, brightness and deep regional character.

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Amazonian Bark Macerated Liqueur

Woody intensity shaped by the deep bitterness of Amazonian barks and the balanced sweetness of honey. This jungle maceration is bold, aromatic, and rooted in regional tradition. Powerful, mysterious, and meant for small, respectful pours.

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Siquisapa Ant Macerated Spirit

An Amazonian macerated spirit made with **cane aguardiente**, toasted **siquisapa ants**, and a touch of **honey**. It drinks earthy and savory, with gentle sweetness rounding the edges. Unusual, direct, and deeply rooted in jungle tradition.

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Roasted Majaz

Lean Amazonian game, marinated and roasted until **golden** outside and **tender** inside. **Red wine**, **garlic**, and **sachaculantro** bring a deep, wild edge that sticks with you. Steady heat, a proper rest, and clean slices—this is how you honor majaz.

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Amazonian Cassava Masato

Thick, fresh and gently tangy from fermentation. Cooked cassava becomes a creamy, lightly sweet, living drink with real Amazonian character. Ancestral, honest and made with a short patience window.

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Matico Infusion

An ancestral infusion that captures the clean herbal essence of matico. Its amber color and leafy aroma offer a calm, comforting pause rooted in traditional plant wisdom. A simple, warm drink with a clear identity.

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Nina Juane

An Amazonian juane with no rice: a **chicken** portion wrapped in set eggs enriched with its own broth, scented with **culantro** and the smoky lift of **bijao** leaves. You brown the chicken first, then simmer it gently to build a flavorful broth. Then you wrap and grill the package until the leaf is **toasted** and the center feels **firm**. Ancestral, clean, and proudly smoky.

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Ñutos

A baked snack from the Peruvian Amazon made with **yucca starch**, **vegetable shortening**, and **egg**, scented with **anise** and a touch of **aguardiente**. The outside stays firm and pale; the inside turns dry and delicate, **crumbly** enough to melt on the bite. Traditional, straightforward, and full of jungle identity.

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Fried Paiche with Patacones and Cocona Salsa

Crisp, golden paiche that stays juicy inside. The patacones come out firm and crunchy, while cocona with Amazonian chili brings a bright, fresh acidity that resets the palate. Straight Amazonian comfort: simple, bold, and well executed.

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Twice-Fried Green Plantains

Crisp, golden, and tender at the center. Green plantain is fried twice to build that firm, savory Amazon-style crunch. Simple, hot, and deeply satisfying.

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Amazonian Fish Patarashca

Juicy, herbal and perfumed by bijao leaf, with whole fish cooked in Amazonian steam. Cocona and sacha culantro lift the filling without covering the clean flavor of the fish. Fresh, Amazonian and full of leaf-wrapped character.

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Amazonian Paiche Picadillo

A moist, savory paiche stew built on a **red onion**, **garlic**, **tomato**, and **sweet chili** sofrito. A splash of stock ties everything together: it should be juicy and cohesive, not soupy. Finished off-heat with **sacha culantro** for that unmistakable Amazonian lift.

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Crispy Fried Green Plantains

Golden, crisp, and properly salted, made with thinly sliced green plantain fried until it snaps when bitten. It is an everyday northern and Amazonian side: simple, quick, and full of character. Homemade chifle, no disguise or ceremony needed.

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Starfruit Refresher

An ice-cold **starfruit** refresher with gentle tropical tartness, clean sweetness, and a bright fruity aroma. Blend, strain, dilute, and pour over **ice** until it lands light and easy. Simple, direct, and unmistakably fresh.

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Cocona Refresco

The vibrant soul of the Amazon in a glass. This drink captures the unique acidity of **cocona**, softened by the warm aroma of **cinnamon** and **cloves**. Citrusy, tropical, and full of life, served well chilled so the jungle really wakes up.

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Quito Quito Fruit Refresher

A bright **quito quito** fruit refresher: tart, fresh, and lively. The pulp is blended, strained, and loosened with **water**. Finished with **lime** and served cold over **ice**.

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Pijuayo Sauce

Earthy creaminess from **pijuayo**, the bright aroma of **sweet chili**, and the lively acidity of **cocona**. A warm Amazonian cream that coats fish, chicken, or cassava without hiding them. Regional, deep, and full of jungle character.

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Mishkina Sauce

An earthy, herbal aroma that captures the vibrant soul of the jungle. This paste is the chromatic heart of Amazonian cooking, bringing deep flavor and an unmistakable natural golden color. A guarded secret that turns any stew into a regional feast. Pure power from the Peruvian Amazon.

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Shibé

A cold Amazonian drink that is cloudy and grainy: **fariña** hydrates into a rustic texture with gentle acidity. It is served as-is, simple and refreshing. Straightforward jungle hydration, no fuss.

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Siete Raíces

An Amazonian-style macerated spirit made by steeping barks and roots in **cane aguardiente**, then balancing it with **honey**. Deep amber in color, woody on the nose, and bittersweet on the palate. This one is about time and extraction, not speed.

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Green Plantain Soup

A thick, creamy soup built on **green plantain** for real body and comfort. It has tender **potatoes** and small pieces of **beef** for a deeper broth. Finished with **cilantro** and a touch of **lime** to brighten the whole bowl. Hot, homestyle, and made for the spoon.

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Majambo Sublime Bar

An artisan **majambo** bar with a clean snap and a creamy center. **Roasted peanuts** bring the crunch, and **Maras salt** sharpens the sweetness without overpowering. A Peruvian nod made with proper chocolate technique.

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Doncella Fish Stew

An Amazonian burst of freshness where doncella fish cooks inside a lively base of chicha de jora and yellow chili. It is a river-born stew, juicy, aromatic, and deeply comforting without losing its clean fish character. Pure Loreto spirit in a short, careful simmer.

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Fried Suri

An ancestral Amazonian delicacy with a bold contrast of textures: a crisp exterior that gives way to a creamy, buttery center. It carries the honest flavor of the rainforest, balanced by the bright acidity of cocona. Pure tradition, direct and unforgettable.

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Suri Macerated Spirit

Light amber, gently sweet, with earthy depth: an Amazonian maceration of **sugar cane spirit** with **suri**. **Honey** rounds the drink and softens the edge without hiding its character. It is tradition in a bottle: patience, rest, and a clean filter.

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Tacacho

Proper tacacho: hot mashed **green plantain** mixed with **pork lard** and **crispy pork cracklings** until compact. Rustic on the outside, dense inside, and deeply savory—the kind of side that tastes like the jungle. Form it, serve it, done.

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Tacacho with Smoked Pork

Rustic, smoky and Amazonian, with hot green plantain mashed into a compact, juicy base. Golden cecina brings the savory punch, while cocona cuts through the richness with bright acidity. Bold, fresh and unapologetic.

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Tacacho with Amazonian Chorizo

Rustic, hot, and Amazonian, with bellaco plantain mashed with pork fat and crispy pork. The chorizo is browned at the end so it lands juicy, while cocona salsa cuts through the richness with fresh acidity. Bold, direct, and unfiltered.

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Mixed Amazonian Tacacho

Dense, smoky, and Amazonian, with green plantain tacacho, pork lard, and crisp pork cracklings. Cecina and Amazonian chorizo bring the salty punch, while cocona cuts through the richness at the right moment. A big, rustic plate with full character.

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Timbuche Fish Soup

Timbuche is the ultimate restorative soup of the Peruvian Amazon, a clear and pure broth that carries the vital energy of the river. Its secret lies in fresh fish and the unmistakable scent of sacha culantro. An honest, healing broth full of jungle identity.

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Uvachado

Deep sweetness and the fruity character of patiently macerated Borgoña grapes. Uvachado is the spirit of the San Martín rainforest, a liqueur that celebrates Amazonian abundance in every glass. Intense, mellow, and vibrant in the way only time can mature.

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Ventisho

Ventisho is freshly pressed **sugarcane** juice with an Amazonian soul: clean, herbal sweetness right up front. Drink it fresh, or let it sit for a few hours so a gentle tang and light bubbles show up. Simple, fresh, and straight from the press.

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