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Peruvian Chupe Base

Peruvian Chupe Base

A concentrated cooking base for chupe: red onion, garlic, yellow chili, and ají panca cooked in vegetable oil until the flavors settle and bloom. Boosted with tomato paste and spices, then finished with huacatay for a fresh herbal hit. This is the backbone that gives chupe its depth, color, and character.

Pachamanca Marinade

Pachamanca Marinade

The soul of pachamanca captured in a deep herbal marinade. This vibrant green paste brings together huacatay and chincho with the ancestral tang of chicha de jora. It is the key to infusing roasts with true Andean flavor. Pure tradition, ready to use.

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Arequipeño Adobo Cooking Base

Arequipeño Adobo Cooking Base

Earthy flavor defined by the depth of fermented chicha de jora and the warmth of panca chili. It is the soul of Arequipeño dawns, a cooking base that guards centuries of tradition in picanterías. Intense, tangy, and steeped in history.

Arequipa-Style Pork Adobo

Arequipa-Style Pork Adobo

A classic Sunday breakfast from Arequipa’s picanterías. Pork slowly braises in chicha de jora, ají panca, and onion until tender in a deep, tangy red broth made for soaking up with bread. Bold, brothy, and deliberately slow-cooked.

Tacna-Style Pork Adobo

Tacna-Style Pork Adobo

An emblematic dish from Tacna, dark, tangy, and deeply spiced. Pork marinates for hours with chilies, vinegar, garlic, and turmeric before slowly braising until tender in an intense sauce. Hearty picantería cooking that rewards patience.

Northern Peruvian Cuy with Potato Ajiaco

Northern Peruvian Cuy with Potato Ajiaco

A festive northern Andean plate of crisp fried cuy with a rich potato ajiaco. Ají panca, ají amarillo, and fresh cheese give the stew its depth, while rice and a sharp onion-and-rocoto salsa complete the traditional serving. Hearty, hot, and the kind of dish that turns lunch into an occasion.

Peruvian Potato Ajiaco

Peruvian Potato Ajiaco

A Peruvian potato stew that turns humble ingredients into pure comfort. Yellow chile, mirasol chile, and huacatay build a thick sauce where some of the potato melts into the broth while the rest keeps its shape, with broad beans, fresh cheese, and milk rounding everything out. Hot, creamy, and generous—the kind of lunch that makes any pot look too small.

Quinoa Alfajor

Quinoa Alfajor

A crumbly, tender alfajor made with a blend of quinoa flour, wheat flour, and cornstarch—delicate but not dusty. It is filled with manjar blanco and finished with a coconut edge for contrast. Classic comfort with an Andean twist.

Peruvian Rice with Corn

Peruvian Rice with Corn

Perfectly fluffy rice grains wrapped around tender Peruvian corn. This side dish is the ideal companion at the table, carrying that sautéed garlic aroma that instantly feels like home. Honest, bright, and full of tradition. The partner every Peruvian plate deserves.

San Ignacio Wedding Rice with Hen

San Ignacio Wedding Rice with Hen

A festive dish from San Ignacio, Cajamarca: seasoned hen with rice cooked in its own broth, garlic, cumin, and annatto. Traditionally made for weddings and large celebrations, it is fragrant, hearty, and deeply savory.

Arequipa-Style Buñuelos

Arequipa-Style Buñuelos

An Arequipa classic of fermented dough, anise, and dark syrup. Golden and crisp outside, the rings stay airy and tender within before being finished with spiced chancaca syrup—a Tingo favorite that is at its best while still warm.

Sunday Arequipa White Broth

Sunday Arequipa White Broth

A traditional Sunday broth from Arequipa. Tender lamb, potato, cassava, rice, and chickpeas form a generous clear soup finished with mint, oregano, and green onion. Proper picantería food: piping hot, comforting, and substantial enough to carry the whole lunch.

Ram's Head Broth

Ram's Head Broth

A deep, comforting Andean broth made by slowly simmering ram's head until richly flavorful. Potato and hominy make it substantial, while oregano, parsley and scallions brighten the finish. A traditional pot meant to be served piping hot.

Carachi Fish Broth

Carachi Fish Broth

A clean, deeply savory Altiplano broth of carachi fish scented with muña, garlic and cumin. Native potatoes and black chuño complete this traditional Lake Titicaca dish. It is served piping hot, with the whole fish and its distinctive lake flavor at the center.

Peruvian Beef Foot Broth

Peruvian Beef Foot Broth

An Andean beef-foot broth, concentrated and naturally gelatinous, with tender hominy and white potatoes in a clean, full-bodied stock. Mint and scallions cut through the richness at the end, leaving each spoonful with a strong argument for taking the next one before it cools.

Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde

Green and deeply herbal, with tender yellow potato and a base of paico, parsley, and mint that stays aromatic without turning bitter. Soft ribbons of egg run through the broth while Cajamarca quesillo gently warms in each bowl.

Calientito

Calientito

An Andean classic made for cold nights. Hot, aromatic, and sweet-tart, it pairs the warmth of pisco with a spiced tea infusion that comforts from the first sip—the kind of drink that makes the mountain chill part of the occasion.

Ayaviri-Style Roast Lamb

Ayaviri-Style Roast Lamb

Ayaviri's emblematic roast: lamb marinated with ají panca, dark beer, garlic and spices, then baked until succulent inside and deeply browned outside. Huayro potatoes absorb the roasting juices, completing a Puno classic made for celebrations and generous tables.

Cancha Serrana

Cancha Serrana

A crunchy, addictive Andean classic. Chulpi corn is toasted with just enough oil until golden, dry and crisp, then salted while still hot. Just as natural beside ceviche as it is served on its own for snacking.

Canelazo

Canelazo

An Ayabaca highland drink made to chase off the cold. Sweet, fragrant, and warmed by a clean hit of cane spirit, it arrives steaming with cinnamon up front and a touch of lemon that keeps it lively. Simple and bold: exactly what a chilly Andean night calls for.

Cañihua with Milk

Cañihua with Milk

Hot, creamy and toasted, with the Andean flavor of cañihua and the soft body of milk. It has just enough body: comforting without turning into porridge or becoming cloying. A simple, nourishing breakfast drink made to be sipped.

Peruvian Causa with Arequipeño Solterito

Peruvian Causa with Arequipeño Solterito

Two Peruvian classics in one dish: silky, citrusy yellow-potato causa topped with Arequipeño solterito of broad beans, corn, fresh cheese, and rocoto. Fresh, colorful, and generous, it preserves the identity of both preparations without overloading them.

Peruvian Hen Cazuela

Peruvian Hen Cazuela

A traditional Peruvian hen cazuela with flavorful broth, potato, corn, carrot and peas. A short yellow-chili, garlic and spice base adds character without masking the hen. Hearty, steaming and meant to be served by the generous spoonful.

Cajamarca Cecina Shilpida

Cajamarca Cecina Shilpida

A Cajamarca classic built around skillet-seared, shredded cecina. The pork goes back into the pan with chilies and egg until savory and fibrous, with potato and mote balancing all that intensity. It is the kind of regional dish worth tracking down good cecina for and firing up the skillet today.

Andean Tarwi Ceviche

Andean Tarwi Ceviche

An Andean ceviche of cooked, debittered tarwi with red onion, tomato, chili, cilantro, and plenty of lime. Fresh, inexpensive, and filling, with firm lupin beans and toasted corn adding the essential crunchy finish.

Trout Ceviche

Trout Ceviche

A highland ceviche that is fresh, citrusy, and delicately firm. Trout is tossed to order with lime, ají limo, red onion, and cilantro, while sweet potato, corn, and toasted maize bring sweetness and crunch to the plate. Cold, direct, and built around that unmistakable meeting of Peru's coast and Andes.

Peruvian Salt-Dried Pork Charqui

Peruvian Salt-Dried Pork Charqui

Lean pork salted and dehydrated until dry, firm, and concentrated, a regional variation of the old Andean preservation method. Curing draws out moisture while slow drying intensifies flavor. Bold, practical, and ready to bring character to soups, stews, and highland dishes.

White Chicha

White Chicha

Ancestral sweetness born from the slow cooking of Andean grains and aromatic herbs. This beverage stands out for its creamy texture and a profile delicately scented with cinnamon and anise. A nutritious and refreshing elixir that honors Southern Sierra traditions.

Arequipa Guiñapo Chicha

Arequipa Guiñapo Chicha

Arequipa’s crimson chicha: a fermented drink made with black corn and scented with anise. It lands gently tart, mildly sweet, and deeply tied to picantería tradition. It asks for patience and respect: long simmer first, then fermentation.

Cusco-Style Chicha de Jora

Cusco-Style Chicha de Jora

A Cusco picantería-style chicha, lightly foamy and pleasantly tart. Its milky yellow color, gentle body, and fermented grain character preserve the personality of a drink deeply tied to Andean tables, celebrations, and traditions. Cool or at room temperature, it has an unmistakably old-world flavor that begs for Cusco food alongside it.

Peanut Chicha

Peanut Chicha

Enveloping creaminess and a warm spiced aroma with Andean soul. This peanut chicha is nostalgia in a glass: a nourishing drink balanced by panela and a clean toasted peanut flavor. Refreshing, smooth, and comforting in the way home cooking should be.

Molle Berry Chicha

Molle Berry Chicha

The toasted sweetness of the sacred molle tree transformed into an amber elixir with wild notes. It is Andean heritage in liquid form, refreshing the soul and reconnecting each sip with the land. A patient ritual that celebrates ancestral flavor.

Cajamarca-Style Pork Chicharrón with Mote

Cajamarca-Style Pork Chicharrón with Mote

A Cajamarca highland classic where pork takes center stage without a heavy seasoning base. The pork belly first cooks with water, then browns in its own rendered fat until crisp, served with warm hominy and a fresh onion, lime, yellow chili, and mint salsa.

Cusco-Style Pork Chicharrón

Cusco-Style Pork Chicharrón

Cusco-style pork ribs: first gently cooked with herbs until tender, then finished in their own rendered fat until golden and crisp outside while staying juicy inside. Served with mote Andean corn, boiled potatoes, and a minty lime salsa criolla to balance the richness. Simple technique, big payoff.

Alpaca Chicharrón

Alpaca Chicharrón

An Andean-style alpaca chicharrón: first gently cooked until tender, then browned to build a crispy exterior with a juicy center. Served with Canchán potatoes, mote, and a touch of mint for a fresh lift. When the pot starts sizzling and the meat turns golden, you’re there.

Crispy Fried Trout

Crispy Fried Trout

Golden, crispy pieces of trout with a juicy center and Peruvian seasoning of garlic, pepper and cumin. Golden cassava and fresh onion salsa complete the plate without stealing the spotlight. A highland favorite best eaten straight from the fryer.

Chiriuchu

Chiriuchu

Cusco's ceremonial Corpus Christi platter. Guinea pig, hen, dried meat, chorizo, corn fritter, fish roe, seaweed, cheese, toasted corn, and rocoto are served cold and distinct. Abundant, contrasting, and deeply festive, it brings Peru's regions together on one plate.

Peruvian Corn with Fresh Cheese

Peruvian Corn with Fresh Cheese

Large-kernel Andean corn gently cooked with anise and a touch of sugar, then served warm with generous slices of fresh cheese. The sweet, milky kernels against the salty cheese have a dangerously simple appeal: finish one cob and you are already looking for the next.

Peruvian Boiled Corn

Peruvian Boiled Corn

Tender, juicy, and gently scented with anise. The corn is boiled just until the kernels turn soft, sweet, and still pleasantly firm. A simple, clean Peruvian market-style side.

Lúcuma Chocoteja

Lúcuma Chocoteja

A chocoteja with a bitter chocolate shell that snaps and a lúcuma filling that is deeply creamy. The manjar is cooked with condensed milk and evaporated milk, turning dense, glossy, and unmistakably Andean. Molded, chilled, and finished as a serious bonbon: crisp outside, rich inside.

Ayacucho-Style Chorizo

Ayacucho-Style Chorizo

A signature dish of Ayacucho's Holy Week: ground pork marinated with ají panca, vinegar and spices, then fried in lard until juicy and crumbled. It is served over boiled potatoes with beet, carrot, lettuce and onion salad.

Chuño with Scrambled Egg

Chuño with Scrambled Egg

Pure Andean texture and flavor in a deeply comforting bite. A gem of traditional picanterías, this creamy egg-coated chuño celebrates the patience of the land and the freshness of countryside cooking. A classic that turns simple ingredients into something memorable.

Scrambled Chuño with Egg and Cheese

Scrambled Chuño with Egg and Cheese

A classic Andean side dish: properly hydrated chuño sautéed with red onion and garlic, then bound with eggs and finished with cubes of fresh cheese. Creamy, rustic, and made to complement bold highland mains.

Arequipa-Style Shrimp Chupe

Arequipa-Style Shrimp Chupe

An Arequipa classic with a creamy broth, deep shrimp flavor, and the unmistakable character of a picantería. Potato, rice, corn, fava beans, and squash give it body without hiding the river shrimp, while milk, fresh cheese, and huacatay round out every spoonful. Hearty, steaming, and built for the center of the table.

Andean Fava Bean Chowder

Andean Fava Bean Chowder

The warmest Andean embrace in a bowl. This thick soup brings together fresh fava beans, creamy cheese and milk, and the unmistakable aroma of huacatay. A hearty, nourishing chowder with real body and comfort in every spoonful.

Peruvian Olluco Chowder

Peruvian Olluco Chowder

A thick, comforting Andean chowder where olluco leads alongside potato, broad beans, fresh cheese, milk, and egg. Ají panca and huacatay give it unmistakable highland character without relying on purchased stock or an overloaded ingredient list.

Peruvian Quinoa Chupe

Peruvian Quinoa Chupe

A hearty Andean chupe with tender quinoa, potato, corn, fava beans, and squash in a gently spiced yellow-chili broth enriched with milk and fresh cheese. Egg and huacatay finish a substantial, economical soup with enough body to stand as a full meal.

Peruvian Andean Wheat Chowder

Peruvian Andean Wheat Chowder

A hearty Andean chowder built around pearled wheat, potatoes, squash, broad beans, egg, milk, and fresh cheese. The wheat brings body and bite while yellow chile and oregano give the pot its unmistakable home-style highland character.

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