Discover 49 Peruvian recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 85 minmedium
Delicate tamales filled with sustainably sourced white fish, fresh Andean corn, and local herbs, steamed to tender perfection. This dish highlights traditional Peruvian flavors and seasonal produce for a comforting, weeknight-friendly meal.
Dec 15
◷ 55 minmedium
A vibrant and wholesome weekday dinner featuring marinated Peruvian-style pan-seared chicken served alongside fluffy quinoa and a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights traditional Peruvian flavors with accessible techniques perfect for a weeknight meal.
Dec 13
◷ 100 minmedium
A traditional Peruvian-inspired dish featuring steamed tamales filled with seasonal vegetables and a hint of mild spices, showcasing a wholesome vegetarian option perfect for a weeknight meal.
Dec 10
◷ 230 minmedium
A vibrant Peruvian-inspired grain bowl featuring protein-rich quinoa topped with tender slow-braised pork, roasted seasonal vegetables, and a zesty aji amarillo dressing. This dish embraces traditional Peruvian flavors while using familiar techniques, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 9
◷ 50 minmedium
These Peruvian-inspired chicken and quinoa dumplings combine tender poached chicken with nutty quinoa, wrapped in delicate dumpling skins and served with a vibrant, mildly spicy aji amarillo sauce. A perfect weeknight dish offering comforting flavors through a gentle poaching technique, highlighting seasonal produce and protein rotation.
Dec 5
◷ 50 minmedium
Delicate dumplings filled with poached shredded chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, and Peruvian spices, served with a tangy aji amarillo dipping sauce. This recipe highlights seasonal sweet potatoes and embraces traditional Peruvian flavors through a gentle poaching technique, offering a unique yet approachable weeknight dish option.
Dec 3
◷ 30 mineasy
A vibrant Peruvian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with aji amarillo peppers and fresh seasonal vegetables for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 2
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting Peruvian-inspired dish featuring slow-braised pork shoulder simmered in a mildly spicy, tangy Aji Amarillo pepper sauce, served with seasonal roasted root vegetables and quinoa. This recipe highlights traditional flavors through a slow braising technique, bringing tender protein and vibrant Peruvian seasonings to your weeknight table.
Dec 1
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting weeknight dish featuring slow-braised beef infused with traditional Peruvian spices, served atop fluffy quinoa grains and topped with a vibrant, tangy aji verde sauce. This recipe highlights seasonal produce and balances protein with nutritious grains, showcasing authentic flavors through slow braising to tenderize the meat.
Nov 29
◷ 35 minmedium
A hearty and comforting Peruvian-style stew featuring poached shrimp and nutrient-rich quinoa, simmered with seasonal vegetables and traditional spices for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Nov 28
◷ 80 minmedium
A comforting Peruvian-style chicken stew, Seco de Pollo features tender chicken pieces simmered in a fragrant cilantro and beer sauce, paired with fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of Peru using familiar stewing techniques, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Nov 26
◷ 180 minmedium
A comforting Peruvian-inspired braised beef dish highlighting seasonal root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, and beets. Slow-cooked in a savory broth infused with traditional herbs and spices, this recipe offers a tender, flavorful weeknight meal with rich cultural depth, embracing a classic braising technique uncommon in recent rotations.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 85 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: sustainably sourced white fish fillets (cod, hake, or pollock), fresh Andean corn masa or corn dough, fish or vegetable stock, unsalted butter, softened, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or large steaming pot, blender or food processor, knife and chopping board, mixing spoon, measuring spoons and cups, clean kitchen towel or parchment paper.
Kitchen tip: Use sustainably sourced fish to ensure environmental responsibility and freshness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika, aji amarillo paste (or substitute with mild chili paste). Equipment: medium bowl, large skillet or frying pan, baking sheet, medium saucepan, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, mixing spoon, colander.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to deepen the flavor profile.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: corn masa dough (masa harina prepared), carrot, peeled and finely diced, zucchini, diced, red bell pepper, diced, sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen. Equipment: steamer pot or large pot with steaming rack, mixing bowls, skillet or frying pan, clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the corn husks properly prevents tearing and makes wrapping easier.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 210 minutes. Allow 230 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: rinsed quinoa, pork shoulder, vegetable oil, divided, yellow onion, garlic. Equipment: medium pot with lid, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, baking sheet, mixing bowl, fine-mesh sieve or colander, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board and knife.
Kitchen tip: Rinsing quinoa thoroughly removes its natural bitterness for better taste.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless boneless chicken breasts (~400 g), quinoa, rinsed, water, small onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small frying pan, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula or spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, chicken breasts, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt. Equipment: medium pot, large bowl, mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, steamer basket or large pot for steaming, pastry brush, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the water for poaching the chicken is at a gentle simmer to keep the meat tender and avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: For juicier chicken, marinate pieces briefly in a mixture of lime juice, aji amarillo paste, and a pinch of salt before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in pork shoulder, trimmed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, Aji Amarillo peppers, seeded and chopped (or substitute mild yellow chilies). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, baking sheet, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Pat the pork shoulder dry before browning to ensure a good sear and develop deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrot, diced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor and tenderness, avoid boiling the braising liquid; maintain a gentle simmer.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, vegetable or seafood stock, peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure shrimp are fully cooked until opaque and pink for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Using bone-in chicken thighs adds flavor and moisture but boneless skinless thighs can be used for convenience.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 5 cm (2 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) pieces. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, stove.
Kitchen tip: Brown the beef well in batches to develop deep flavor and prevent steaming.