andean Recipes
9 delicious andean recipes from around the world
Caigua Rellena (Stuffed Caigua)
A traditional Peruvian dish featuring the unique Andean vegetable, caigua, generously stuffed with a savory ground beef, raisin, and olive filling, then baked until tender and topped with melted cheese.
Chicha Andina (Traditional Fermented Corn Drink)
A thick, traditional Andean fermented corn drink, known for its unique tangy flavor and slight effervescence. This recipe focuses on a more traditional, less intensely fermented version.
Chupe Andino
A hearty and comforting Andean cream soup featuring tender potatoes, melty cheese, and perfectly poached eggs.
Chupe de Gallina (Venezuelan Hen Cream Soup)
A rich and comforting Andean-style cream soup made with tender hen, potatoes, and cheese. Traditionally served with poached eggs.
Cuy Asado (Peruvian Roasted Guinea Pig)
A traditional Andean delicacy, Cuy Asado features a whole guinea pig expertly roasted to achieve a wonderfully crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. Typically prepared for special festivals and celebrations.
Olluquito con Charqui
A hearty and flavorful Peruvian classic, Olluquito con Charqui features tender olluco (an Andean tuber) simmered with savory charqui (traditional dried and salted meat, often llama or beef). This dish boasts pre-Columbian heritage and offers a unique taste of the Andes.
Pachamanca (Peruvian Earth Oven Feast)
Pachamanca is a traditional Andean ceremonial feast where various meats, tubers, and herbs are slow-cooked underground using hot stones in a specially dug earth oven. This method imparts a unique smoky, earthy flavor.
Pisca Andina
A comforting and nourishing Andean breakfast soup, featuring tender potatoes, creamy milk, and perfectly poached eggs, finished with fresh cilantro.
Suero (Venezuelan Fermented Whey)
Suero is a traditional Venezuelan fermented milk drink, specifically the whey separated from curdled milk. It's a tangy, slightly salty, and probiotic beverage with roots in Andean culinary traditions.