Lomo saltado recipe (beef stir fry peruvian style)

peruvian lomo saltado recipe by irenemercadal.com

This lomo saltado recipe or peruvian beef stir fry is my favorite peruvian dishes and one of the best examples of Peruvian cuisine. Where did this traditional Peruvian dish originate?  This dish originated in Peru and is what is known as “chifa cuisine,” a blend of Peruvian Creole cuisine with Chinese cuisine, as Peru experienced … Read more

Peruvian-style fried rice (arroz chaufa recipe)

peruvian fried rice recipe by irenemercadal.com

Fried rice, known as “Arroz Chaufan” or “Chaufa,” is a popular Chifa dish derived from Chinese cuisine. It consists of stir-fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and chicken, or in this case, shrimp. Although it may seem complicated, it’s actually a quick and easy dish to make, making it perfect for using up leftover rice from the previous day.

Poppy seed pie

recipe of poppy seed tart irenemercadal.com

This poppy seed pie recipe is one of those classic recipes that our grandmothers used to prepare, and unfortunately, we often forget about them.

Chilean alfajores

recipe of chilean alfajores

The Chilean alfajores are delicious and incredibly easy to make. Moreover, we can create a variety of versions based on our preferences: adding raspberries or strawberries, coconut, walnuts, almonds, or anything else we desire to the dulce de leche filling to give them an extra special touch. The recipe I will provide you with is … Read more