Peruvian Cuisine

33 dishes · Community built

Peruvian Dishes

#1

Ceviche

Peru's national dish — raw fish cured in lime juice with ají amarillo chilli, red onion and coriander. The lime juice de...

#2

Aji de Gallina

A rich, creamy stew of shredded chicken in a sauce of ají amarillo chilli, bread, walnuts, cheese and evaporated milk — ...

#3

Lomo Saltado

A stir-fry of beef, tomatoes, onions and ají amarillo tossed in a wok with soy sauce, served with chips and rice simulta...

#4

Anticuchos

Grilled beef heart skewers — one of Peru's most beloved street foods, sold by anticucheras from carts across Lima at nig...

#5

Causa Limena

A layered terrine of yellow potato mashed with ají amarillo and lime, layered with avocado, tuna or chicken. The intense...

#6

Parihuela

A robust seafood soup with a variety of fish and shellfish in a rich, spicy broth.

#7

Chicharron Peruano

Crispy fried pork chunks, served with sweet potato and salsa criolla, a beloved Peruvian dish.

#8

Suspiro a la Limeña

A rich, layered dessert of caramelized manjar blanco (dulce de leche) topped with a light meringue flavored with port wi...

#9

Seco de Cordero

Lamb slow-cooked in a cilantro-based sauce with chicha de jora, a festive Peruvian stew.

#10

Butifarra

A crusty sandwich filled with tender roast pork and a tangy onion salsa criolla.

#11

Cau Cau

A comforting Peruvian tripe stew simmered with potatoes in a turmeric-yellow sauce.

#12

Cuy Chactado

Whole guinea pig flattened and deep-fried until crisp, a traditional Andean delicacy.

#13

Chupe de Camarones

A rich, creamy shrimp chowder with potato, corn, and a poached egg.

#14

Pollo a la Brasa

Whole chicken marinated in a blend of spices and roasted on a rotisserie until crisp-skinned.

#15

Humita Peruana

Fresh corn dough mixed with cheese, wrapped in corn husk and steamed, a Peruvian tamale.

#16

Rocoto Relleno

A spicy stuffed pepper filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with cheese and baked.

#17

Escabeche de Pescado

Fried fish topped with a tangy pickled onion and pepper relish.

#18

Tacu Tacu

Leftover rice and beans pan-fried together into a crisp cake, often topped with a fried egg or steak.

#19

Ocopa

Boiled potatoes covered in a creamy, yellow huacatay herb and peanut sauce, an Arequipa specialty.

#20

Tiradito

Thin slices of raw fish dressed in a spicy citrus sauce, a Peruvian dish with Japanese influence.

#21

Peruvian Tallarin Verde

Spaghetti tossed in a bright basil and spinach pesto sauce, a Peruvian-Italian fusion classic.

#22

Juane

Rice and chicken seasoned with herbs, wrapped and steamed in bijao leaf, from the Peruvian Amazon.

#23

Carapulcra

A hearty stew of dried potatoes and pork, seasoned with peanuts and ground chiles.

#24

Papa a la Huancaina

Sliced boiled potatoes covered in a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made with ají amarillo.

#25

Arroz con Pollo

Rice cooked with chicken and cilantro, giving the dish a distinctive green color.

#26

Arroz Chaufa

Peruvian-Chinese fried rice with scrambled egg, scallion, and soy sauce, a beloved chifa dish.

#27

Peruvian Picarones

Sweet potato and squash fritters shaped into rings, fried and drizzled with chancaca syrup.

#28

Turron de Dona Pepa

Layered anise-scented biscuit stacked and coated in colorful fruit syrup, traditional for October's Lord of Miracles pro...

#29

Choclo con Queso

Large-kernel Peruvian corn on the cob served with a slice of fresh, mild cheese.

#30

Pachamanca

A variety of meats and vegetables slow-cooked underground on hot stones, a traditional Andean feast.

#31

Chicha Morada

A sweet, spiced purple corn drink, refreshing and lightly fruity, a beloved Peruvian beverage.

#32

Chairo

A hearty highland soup combining lamb, dried potato, and vegetables in a rich broth.

#33

Aguadito de Pollo

A vibrant green chicken and rice soup flavored with cilantro, a comforting Peruvian dish.

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