Quinoa Croquettes
Serves: 20 1.5 cups mixed red and white quinoa 3 cups vegetable stock or water 3 eggs ¼ cup corn starch 2 cloves minced garlic ½ teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil Preparation 1. Wash the quinoa and strain on fine mesh. 2. Place on medium pot and add stock or water. […]
When Peru meets China
How you may ask? the answer is through food! In early 1900’s many Chinese people migrated to Peru and brought their cuisine with them. Since they couldn’t use all the ingredients that were not available in Peru yet, they mixed Peruvian ingredients with the cuisine as well as adding the authentic Limean Criollo flavor. Then […]
Chupe de Camarones
Also called Shrimp Chowder, Peruvian style. A unique dish that has many different ingredients, such Aji Panca, Queso Fresco and local shrimp, giving it the Peruvian flair, worth the try, very distinct and delicious. The perfect dish for a chilly night that could also be aphrodisiac, a great dish t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Even though […]
Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe
When I grew up, nutrition was always as important to my mother as deliciousness. This is how my grandmother raised her and it’s the way I am raising my own kids. Quinoa, an ancient grain native to Peru, is one of the most nutritious foods – there is a reason why it’s a staple in […]