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THURSDAY'S RECIPE: Lamb Loin with Black Quinoa Crust and Huacatay Green Mole.
Fine dining lamb loin with crispy black quinoa crust, huacatay mole verde, and sweet potato purée, showcasing a contemporary Mexico–Peru fusion by Chef Yerika. Some dishes are born from a recipe, and others begin with an idea. This creation stems from a question: what happens when two ingredients deeply linked to the Andes, such as quinoa and huacatay, meet one of Mexico's most complex culinary expressions, mole? The result is a dish that represents a very personal part of my
Chef Yerika
4 days ago5 min read


THURSDAY'S RECIPE: CasA's Peruvian Humitas - soft, aromatic, and with a heart of corn
Peruvian humitas, just steamed—tender fresh-corn parcels wrapped in husks, ready to share Few things smell as quintessentially Peruvian as freshly cooked humitas : tender ground corn, lard or butter, melting fresh cheese, and fragrant leaves. Today I'm sharing my way of making them —soft, moist, and aromatic —with two variations (savory and sweet) and tips to ensure they turn out perfectly even if you can't find Andean corn . A bit of history Humitas travel with the Andes.
Chef Yerika
Jan 84 min read


Huacatay: Peruvian “black basil” and its role in Andean cuisine
El huacatay es una pieza clave en la identidad de platos icónicos de la cocina andina At the heart of Andean cuisine are herbs that tell...
Chef Yerika
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Andean Eggs on a Potato Arepa with Huancaína Sauce and Asparagus with Achiote
Special Easter recipe by Chef Yerika Muñoz Andean eggs with or without achiote asparagus (asparagus are optional) Introduction Easter...
Chef Yerika
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Yellow Chili Pepper: The Soul of Peruvian Gastronomy
El ají amarillo se distingue por su sabor único, que es una combinación de picante suave, dulzura y un toque frutal At the heart of...
Chef Yerika
Mar 9, 20254 min read


THURSDAY RECIPE: CAUSA LIMEÑA – THE ICONIC DISH OF PERUVIAN CUISINE
Every time I prepare causa limeña, I feel like I am paying homage to the tradition and ingenuity of our Peruvian cuisine. From the...
Chef Yerika
Feb 20, 20253 min read
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