Peruvian Anticuchos with Potato and Corn
Paprika-cumin beef skewers with roasted potatoes, charred corn and a bright green sauce.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
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Peruvian Dinner Ideas
10 Peruvian dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Peruvian cooking blends Andean ingredients like potatoes, corn, quinoa and ají peppers with Chinese and Japanese influences. This collection includes lomo saltado (with a tofu version too), causa limeña, papa a la huancaína, quinoa chaufa and anticuchos with potato and corn. Ají amarillo and lime bring the heat and brightness most of these dishes are known for.
10 dinner ideas
Peruvian Causa Limena with Chicken
Chilled yellow potato layers, avocado and lime-seasoned chicken make an elegant no-fuss dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Chicken
Peruvian Lomo Saltado with Crispy Potatoes
A quick wok-style beef stir-fry with tomatoes, onions and crisp potatoes inspired by Peruvian lomo saltado.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Peruvian Lomo Saltado with Tofu
Tofu and vegetables stir-fried hard with soy and vinegar, tossed with crisp fried potatoes.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Peruvian Papa a la Huancaina Stuffed Potatoes
Baked potatoes filled with a creamy aji amarillo and cheese sauce, served with egg and olives.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Vegetables
Peruvian Quinoa Chaufa with Mushrooms
Cooked quinoa stir-fried hard with mushrooms, ginger, soy, and scallion.
- 30 min
- Serves 3
- Mushrooms
Peruvian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Aji Verde
Quinoa, black beans and corn fill sweet peppers, with a bright cilantro-aji verde yogurt sauce alongside.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Quinoa
Peruvian Seco de Frijoles with Rice
Beans stewed in a deep green cilantro sauce with squash, served with rice.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Beans
Peruvian Tiradito-Inspired Citrus Trout
Thin slices of raw trout dressed at the table in a lime and aji amarillo sauce, with sweet potato.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Fish
Peruvian-Inspired Aji Amarillo Chicken with Cilantro Rice
Seared chicken in a creamy golden aji amarillo sauce pairs with bright cilantro rice and roasted red pepper.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Chicken