Peruvian Aji Verde is a creamy, spicy green sauce made with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and a tangy blend of sour cream and yogurt, blended to a smooth, vibrant finish. This zesty ...

Gastón Acurio once famously told 52 Insights that international cuisines can be used as "a weapon for change" — and given what the world-renowned chef has done for the food of his home nation of Peru, ...

Don't miss these unique bites on your next visit to Peru. My first encounter with comida Peruana was over 20 years ago, thanks to my wife's Peruvian family. Their cooking was a study in juxtaposition: ...

Aji de gallina is a classic Peruvian comfort food that translates to chicken chili. The “gallina” or hen is poached, shredded off the bone, and then added to an aji amarillo sauce blended with ...

Instructions: Thaw the ají amarillo in a colander. Slice the ajís lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins using a spoon; discard the seeds. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and blanch the ajís ...