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Ají Panca: A Complete Guide to Using It Like a Pro (History, Techniques, and Recipes Where It Shines)
Ají panca: the foundation of Peruvian adobos and anticuchos Sweet and smoky, with a gentle heat and a deep color: ají panca is the all-rounder of Peruvian cuisine for marinades, grilling, and stews with character that won't burn your palate. In this guide, I'll tell you about its origin , flavor profile , how to prepare it (fresh, dried, or as a paste), what dishes to use it in , and chef's tricks to make it your go-to sauce. Aji panca is the dried, ripe fruit of Caps
Chef Yerika
13 hours ago3 min read


The rocoto chili pepper: spicy with an Arequipa soul and Andean character
Rocoto peruano: ají andino para rocoto relleno, chupes y adobos The rocoto pepper isn't just "another hot pepper": it's pure Andean character. Fleshy, juicy, and with a heat that awakens without being harsh, it has a fruity aroma that captivates when roasted or charred. In Peru, and especially in Arequipa , it's part of our collective memory: moist stuffed rocoto peppers , comforting stews , generous marinades , and sauces that bring life to the table. If you treat it w
Chef Yerika
Nov 145 min read


Chef Yerika Muñoz named standout figure in Mundo Ejecutivo México’s July 2025 issue – San José, CA / Mexico City
MUNDO EJECUTIVO ISSUE 558 – JULY 2025 – CHEF YERIKA MUÑOZ Renowned international chef Yerika Muñoz , a specialist in Mexican and Peruvian...
Chef Yerika
Jul 142 min read


THURSDAY'S RECIPE: Peruvian Jelly. Fried Seafood with Creole Pride
Crispy, vibrant, and full of identity: Jalea is the coastal celebration served on a plate On the Peruvian coast, the sea isn't just...
Chef Yerika
May 223 min read


Chef Yerika partners with OpenAI to democratize access to gastronomy worldwide thanks to its new GPT chat assistant, The Chef Yerika Experience
Chef Yerika en Chat GPT (OpenAI) San José, California (Silicon Valley) She is the first Mexican chef to bring her culinary expertise into...
Chef Yerika
Mar 303 min read


The Banana Leaf: The Natural Container That Defines Flavors
Food containers made from banana leaves. Eco-friendly product packaging concept. Since pre-Hispanic times, the banana leaf has been an...
Chef Yerika
Mar 114 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 94 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 203 min read
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