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Authentic Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roast Chicken)
PERU'S #1 FAVORITE
90 mins•5 (128)

Authentic Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roast Chicken)

Crispy-Skinned Whole Roast Chicken Marinated in Dark Beer, Garlic, Rosemary, and Peruvian Spices with Creamy Aji Verde

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Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico
SEAFOOD & COASTAL
20 mins•5 (98)

Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico

Fresh Sea Bass Cured in Lime Juice with Leche de Tigre, Red Onions, and Sweet Potato

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Traditional Arroz con Pato a la Chiclayana (Peruvian Cilantro Duck Rice)
Main Dishes
90 mins•5 (118)

Traditional Arroz con Pato a la Chiclayana (Peruvian Cilantro Duck Rice)

Northern Peru's Crown Jewel: Crispy Duck Legs Braised in Dark Beer, Squash, Ají Amarillo & Emerald Cilantro Rice

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Authentic Peruvian Arroz Chaufa de Pollo
CHIFA WOK MASTER
25 mins•4.97 (180)

Authentic Peruvian Arroz Chaufa de Pollo

High-Heat Wok Fried Rice with Smoky Chicken, Ginger, Scallions, and Chinese-Peruvian Seasoning

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Authentic Peruvian Crema Volteada (Velvety Caramel Flan)
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5
Ready in 80m•Intermediate

Authentic Peruvian Crema Volteada (Velvety Caramel Flan)

The crown jewel of traditional Lima patisserie: an impossibly smooth, melt-in-your-mouth baked custard made with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh eggs, inverted onto a platter to release a cascading waterfall of golden amber caramel syrup. Loved alongside our [Suspiro a la Limeña](/recipes/traditional-peruvian-suspiro-a-la-limena-recipe) on Sunday tables.

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Traditional Peruvian Arroz con Leche (Spiced Sweet Rice Pudding)
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5
Ready in 55m•Easy

Traditional Peruvian Arroz con Leche (Spiced Sweet Rice Pudding)

The quintessential comforting sweet of Lima: short-grain rice simmered gently in cinnamon- and clove-infused water with fresh orange peel, then cooked down in rich evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk until decadently velvety. Pair it side-by-side with our [Mazamorra Morada](/recipes/authentic-peruvian-mazamorra-morada-recipe) to build the legendary Peruvian street-cart 'Clásico'.

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Authentic Peruvian Aeropuerto Chifa (Wok Fried Rice & Noodles)
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5
Ready in 35m•Easy

Authentic Peruvian Aeropuerto Chifa (Wok Fried Rice & Noodles)

The ultimate late-night Chifa indulgence born in Lima: a roaring wok-fried mountain where [Arroz Chaufa](/recipes/authentic-arroz-chaufa-de-pollo) collides with [Tallarín Saltado](/recipes/peruvian-tallarines-verdes-recipe), tender chicken breast, Chinese egg noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and dark soy sauce, crowned with a golden fried egg.

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Peruvian Tuna Causa Rellena (Layered Potato & Tuna Terrine)
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5
Ready in 45m•Easy

Peruvian Tuna Causa Rellena (Layered Potato & Tuna Terrine)

The quintessential weeknight Peruvian comfort appetizer: chilled golden potato mash seasoned with sun-drenched ají amarillo and fresh lime juice, layered with zesty white tuna salad, creamy Hass avocado, and hard-boiled eggs. While our [Chicken Causa Limeña](/recipes/peruvian-causa-rellena-limena) is a Sunday banquet classic, this tuna version (*Causa de Atún*) is Peru's favorite effortless family meal.

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Peruvian Ceviche Mixto (Mixed Seafood & Fish Ceviche)
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4.98
Ready in 25m•Intermediate

Peruvian Ceviche Mixto (Mixed Seafood & Fish Ceviche)

The crown jewel of coastal Peruvian cebicherías: delicate cubes of fresh sashimi-grade white fish tossed with tender poached calamari, succulent shrimp, and tender octopus coins in a vibrant, restaurant-style Leche de Tigre. Infused with a subtle aromatic base of fresh celery, garlic, and Peruvian ají limo, this Ceviche Mixto achieves the perfect velvety emulsion without heavy marinades. If you love our [Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico](/recipes/traditional-peruvian-ceviche-clasico), this mixed seafood version elevates texture and flavor to a whole new level.

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Peruvian Tiradito de Pescado al Ají Amarillo (Nikkei Sashimi)
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4.98
Ready in 20m•Easy

Peruvian Tiradito de Pescado al Ají Amarillo (Nikkei Sashimi)

The crown jewel of Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine: paper-thin ribbons of sashimi-grade fish artfully arranged and blanketed in an electric, velvety golden sauce of fresh ají amarillo, ginger, garlic, and key lime juice. While [Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico](/recipes/traditional-peruvian-ceviche-clasico) is cubed and tossed with onions, Tiradito is sliced like carpaccio with zero raw onions for pure, refined elegance.

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Classic Peruvian Lomo Saltado
Main Dishes
4.98
Ready in 30m•Easy

Classic Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Tender beef tenderloin flash-seared in a smoking wok with red onions, ripe tomatoes, ají amarillo, and scallions, deglazed with light soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and savory oyster sauce, folded with crispy yellow potatoes and served with garlic-choclo rice.

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Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico
Seafood
5
Ready in 20m•Easy

Traditional Peruvian Ceviche Clásico

Peru's national treasure: sashimi-grade ocean white fish cured in freshly squeezed key lime juice with ají limo, red onions, and cilantro, served with traditional orange-clove glazed sweet potato and anise-steamed Peruvian corn.

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Velvety Peruvian Ají de Gallina
Main Dishes
4.95
Ready in 55m•Intermediate

Velvety Peruvian Ají de Gallina

The crowning jewel of Lima criollo cooking: tender shredded chicken folded into a velvety, golden chili cream seasoned with ají mirasol, a touch of ají panca, milk-soaked bread, toasted pecans, and aged Parmesan cheese.

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Classic Peruvian Arroz con Pollo
Main Dishes
4.96
Ready in 65m•Intermediate

Classic Peruvian Arroz con Pollo

Peru's most beloved weekend comfort dish: succulent bone-in chicken thighs seared until golden, simmered with aromatic long-grain rice infused with blended fresh cilantro, Peruvian dark beer (cerveza negra), yellow peppers, choclo, and sweet peas.

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Seco de Res a la Norteña con Frejoles
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4.98
Ready in 120m•Intermediate

Seco de Res a la Norteña con Frejoles

The pride of Northern Peru: beef chuck or shank braised slowly until fork-tender in a deeply flavorful sauce of blended fresh cilantro, chicha de jora (or dry white wine), ají amarillo, and cumin, paired with velvet-smooth canary beans (frejoles canarios).

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Authentic Papa a la Huancaína
Appetizers
4.95
Ready in 35m•Easy

Authentic Papa a la Huancaína

Peru's most famous appetizer: tender boiled yellow potatoes served over crisp lettuce leaves, smothered in a luxurious, creamy, golden sauce made from sautéed fresh ají amarillo chilies, Peruvian queso fresco, evaporated milk, and crushed soda crackers.

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Peruvian Anticuchos de Corazón
Appetizers
4.97
Ready in 40m•Intermediate

Peruvian Anticuchos de Corazón

Peru's ultimate street food passion: tender beef heart skewers marinated for hours in a rich, smoky paste of ají panca, garlic, red wine vinegar, cumin, and dried oregano, seared over screaming-hot grill grates and served with golden boiled potatoes and giant choclo corn.

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Authentic Peruvian Arroz Chaufa de Pollo
Main Dishes
4.97
Ready in 25m•Easy

Authentic Peruvian Arroz Chaufa de Pollo

The crown jewel of Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian fusion) cuisine: fluffy day-old rice flash-fried in a screaming-hot wok with golden chicken cubes, fresh ginger (kion), fluffy scrambled egg ribbons, dark and light soy sauce, sesame oil, and crisp scallions.

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Peruvian Arroz con Mariscos
Seafood & Ceviches
4.98
Ready in 55m•Intermediate

Peruvian Arroz con Mariscos

The pride of Lima's coastal cevicherías: long-grain rice infused with rich seafood stock, ají amarillo, and ají panca, tossed with succulent shrimp, tender calamari rings, scallops, and steamed mussels, finished with dry white wine and a dusting of Parmesan cheese.

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