Tag Archives: Peruvian

Peruvian Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Pretty much every culture has their version of chicken & rice. The Peruvian version is green from cilantro. Make sure the cilantro is well washed. To do this, I place a colander in a bowl the same size, and place the cilantro in the colander. Then I fill it with cold water and swish theContinue reading “Peruvian Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)”

Peruvian Ceviche

Pronounced “sa-vee-chee”, this is a popular and traditional South American dish made by ‘cookiung’ the fish in the acidity of the lime juice. Aji amarillo is available in most latino grocery stores or online. It’s very spicy so gauge the amount based on your tolerance for spice. Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2Continue reading “Peruvian Ceviche”

Peruvian Aji de Gallina (Spicy Chicken Stew)

This is a delicious, traditional Peruvian chicken stew in a spicy, nutty cheese sauce. To serve in the traditional way, ladle over white rice and boiled, peeled potatoes and top with whole kalamata olives and slices of hard-boiled egg. I buy Aji Amarillo from my local latino grocery store, but you can also get onContinue reading “Peruvian Aji de Gallina (Spicy Chicken Stew)”