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Recipes from Peru

Peru gave the potato to the world, and Peruvians use many varieties in their cuisine, as well as tropical fruits and vegetables.
Gastronomía de Perú
"La gastronomía de Perú tiene su origen en la mezcla entre los platos indígenas y españoles. Este particular encuentro ha dado por resultado la cocina criolla, caracterizada por los sabores fuertes, excitantes y sobre todo, deliciosos."
Platos y Bebidas Tipicas Cuzco
"Una exquisita forma de descubrir algo más acerca de las culturas de los pueblos es probando sus potajes. Cusco ofrece al visitante uno de sus elementos culturales más distinguidos: sus platos típicos."
Perú: A Paradise for Food Lovers
"It is impossible to leave Peru and not feel nostalgic for our tasty temptations. Most visitors return to their home countries with great memories and often a few extra pounds."
Cuy Chactado
Sauteed cuy with a salsa criolla.
Picante de Cuy al estilo de Trujillo
Fried cuy with a spicy chile sauce.
Arequipa linda.com
Recipes from Arequipa include LLatan de Rocoto, Cuy Chactao and other local favorites,
Weekly Menu from Arequipa
Not recipes, but suggestions for a weekly meny composed entirely of Arequipenan cuisine favorites.
Pfutti
This hearty soup warms chilled participants in the wintry, high altitude celebrations of Qoyllur Ritti near Cuzco.
Colecci¢n de recetas de cocina peruana
Doszens of recipes for appetisers, main dishes, salads, beverages, soups, sauces, side dishes and desserts,
Comidas y Bebidas Peruanas
Recipes in Spanish, plus discussions of Peruvian cuisine.
Recetas Peruanas
Dozens of recipes from beverages, appetizers, soups,seafood, entrees, salads, vegetables, side dishes, sauces, sweets and desserts.
Recipes From Peru
Twelve recipes for appetizers and entrees from International Woman.
Recipes from Peru
Two suggested menus, with recipes.
Recipes from Peru
Papas a la Huancaína, Salsa de Ají y Queso, Chupe de Camarones, Escabeche and Flan de Coco
RecipeSource: Peruvian Recipes
Anticuchos, ceviche, lomo saltado, cupos and other recipes.
Sabores del Perú - Recetas de Cocina Peruana
Appetizers to desserts, beverages and a recipe CD in Spanish sponsored by the Patronato del Peru.

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