5 Powerful Peruvian RecipesDo you fancy Peruvian cuisine? Here are some delightfully exotic recipes to whet your appetite.

 

Arroz Chaufa - Chinese Peruvian Fried Rice_DSC_0064Arroz Chaufa – Chinese Peruvian Fried Rice

Arroz chaufa is a great way to use leftover rice, and it’s a one dish meal – what could be better? Add leftover roasted chicken, roasted pork, hot dogs (my kids’ favorite), or just vegetables – it’s a very flexible dish. It comes together in just minutes, once the simple prep work of chopping the vegetables and assembling the ingredients is done.

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Garlic Quinoa_picUSTe9ZGarlic Quinoa

Deb’s Recipes‘s Note:

Quinoa is a very high protein grain which originated in the Andes mountains of Bolivia and Peru as a staple food of the Incas. It’s gluten-free and rich in L-lysine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. A yet untried recipe submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

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butifarraButifarras

Do you like sandwiches from foreign places? Try this one on for size.

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Spicy Peruvian PorkSpicy Peruvian Pork

“This different pork flavor is delicious served over rice and has always been met with praise. The spices in the marinade can stain, so I use a metal bowl to do the marinating in (also wear an apron!). DO TRY!” — Kimber

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Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry)Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry)

Morena Cuadra of Peru Delights shares a favorite recipe. Lomo Saltado (stir-fried steak) is an extremely popular fusion dish that mixes the Chinese stir-fry tradition with Peruvian ingredients such as yellow chili pepper, cilantro and tomato. The hearty entree is always accompanied by fluffy white rice and french fries.

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