Feb 285 minInchicapi, a peanut soup from the Selva of PeruThe memory of that soup I ate at the tail-end of my many hours-long day at Mistura makes me smile. It opened my eyes...
Jan 304 minVegan Llapingachos, a mi estilo!I love potatoes. As a Peruvian American I sometimes think that potatoes are running through my veins. I enjoy them in any possible way...
Oct 30, 20213 minThe evolution of Ocopa a la arequipeñaMany people know of the Andean origins of the potato and so it might not be surprising that there are many dishes using the tuber as...
Sep 30, 20213 minAguadito de pollo, a family favoriteWhen I think of this Peruvian chicken soup, I always think of my little sister Courtney and her wife. Not only is my sister insanely good...
Jul 29, 20214 minExpressing Indigeneity on the table: Pastel de quinuaThis year (yesterday, in fact!) was the Bicentennial of Peru on July 28th. To honor this special occasion I decided I wanted to share a...
May 31, 20213 minUlluku, olluco, or olluquito, a little tuber with a big punchChefmama Krysia discusses olluco, a tuber from Peru, and shares a recipe for guise de olluquito con carne.
Apr 27, 20214 minThe Origins of Mazamorra Morada, Peruvian Purple Corn PuddingA chef's exploration about a Peruvian dessert Mazamorra morada, from a personal and historical perspective.
Mar 31, 20216 minLa Causa Limeña, a Pre-Columbian DishPeople have been hearing a LOT about Peruvian cuisine over the last 10 years or so and have become quite familiar with a slew of dishes...
Feb 27, 20215 minPandemic Kitchen, Part 2: My 10 Year Old ChuñoIn my last post, I reflected on my fear-based shopping and hoarding practices due to the pandemic. Over the last ten years, I have...
Dec 1, 20204 minTantawawa, a sweet bread offeringHaving been born in the U.S. my references for Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, were most often with the customs of Mexico. As a young...