Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Peruvian Anticuchos de Carne is often sold on street carts in big cities and Lima, the capital of Perú, of course. The word Anticucho comes from Quechua. Anticuchos, or Skewers of different meats, are an ancient dish in South America. It is believed that they existed before the Spaniards came to our lands …
Versión en español It’s probably one of my favorite flavors, lucuma ice cream, and now that the heat is oppressive in Houston, I have to have it. I adapted the recipe for vanilla ice cream from David Lebovitz, an authority on ice cream. The lucuma has specific properties that emulsify and theoretically make it possible …
Versión en español I love this traditional Peruvian chicken stew. Ají de gallina is creamy and easy to make, perfect for dinner guests. Ají de Gallina translates to “chicken chili” in English. This flavorful and comforting dish is known for its creamy sauce and tender chicken. It’s often served with rice and garnished with various …
Versión en español Try this new and improved Lucuma Tres Leches. Lucuma is a super fruit from South America, it tastes like caramel, and you can buy it as a puree or powder. Living in Houston, Tres Leches is ubiquitous, and we enjoy it often when eating out. This version’s cake is super fluffy and …
Versión en español Finally, I found a jar of lucuma puree last week, and I did it. It was spectacular and delicious. You may also want to try the recipe Easy Dulce de Leche Chocoflan.
Versión en español I love the Peruvian Seafood Causa, when I was in Chile obviously I went out to eat Peruvian food. This version with canned razor clams is exquisite. You can use cooked shrimp, clams, or tuna. You may also be interested in the recipe: Peruvian Aji de Gallina.
