A
Aioli
Ají Amarillo, 38
Huacatay, 38
Malt Vinegar–Ají Amarillo, 38
Sriracha, 38
Yuzu Koshu, 38
Ají Amarillo
about, 25
Aioli, 38
Ají-Orange Butter Sauce, 187
Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 177
Anticucho Sauce, 112
Butter, 38
Cheesecake, 247
–Cumin Yogurt Sauce, 131
flavor profile, 25
heat index, 25
Huancayo-Style Sauce, 168
Leche de Tigre, 78
–Lime Sauce, 88
–Malt Vinegar Aioli, 38
Mother Sauce, 196
Paste, 34–36
Peruvian Dried Corn with Ají Peppers & Hierba Buena, 220
Tomato–Ají Pepper Braise, 152–53
Yuzu Kosho–Ají Marinade (Peruvian Pesto), 117
Ají (chile peppers). See also specific types
Ají Mirasol Paste, 36–37
Ají Panca
about, 25–26
Anticucho Sauce, 112
flavor profile, 25
heat index, 25
–Miso Sauce, 184
Mother Sauce, 196
Paste, 36–37
Peruvian Dried Corn with Ají Peppers & Hierba Buena, 220
Tomato–Ají Pepper Braise, 152–53
Amaranth
about, 201
how to cook, 201
in Peruvian cooking, 30
Anchovies
Caesar Salad with Spicy Huacatay Dressing, 169
Spicy Huacatay-Caesar Dressing, 169
Anise-Sesame Wreath Cookies, 254–55
Apple(s)
-Cucumber Relish & Spicy Ponzu Sauce, Seared Tuna with, 96–97
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
Purple Corn Punch, 224
Artichokes with Pisco-Lime Butter & Huacatay Aioli, 49–50
Avocado(s)
Causas of Lima, 105
Chicken Causa with, 108
Crab & Cucumber, Western-Style Caterpillar Causa Roll with, 106
Daiquiri, 232
Multicolored Vegetable Causas, 108
Peruvian-Style Burger with Ají Amarillo Yogurt & Pickled Cucumbers, 129–31
Pureed, 232
Spicy Tuna Sandwich with Cucumber-Jalapeño Relish & Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 73
B
Barley
in Peruvian cooking, 30
Risotto with Mushrooms, 214
BBQ Sauce, Japanese-Style, 132
Bean(s)
Beluga Lentils with Grilled Romaine, 219
Canario, & Seco Sauce, Braised Lamb with, 150–51
dried, cooking, 213
Green, & Peas, Beet Stir-Fry with, 139
Green, with Teriyaki Sauce & Bonito Flakes, 191
lima, about, 30
lima, in Peruvian cooking, 212
mayocoba, about, 30
mayocoba, in Peruvian cooking, 212
in Peruvian cooking, 30
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
& Rice Patties with Spicy Tuna, 211
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Béchamel, Peruvian, 55
Beef
Andean Stuffed Potato Croquettes with Aceituan Botija Sauce, 179–81
Braised Oxtail with Spicy Huacatay Sauce & Maíze Mote, 158–59
Grilled Short Ribs with BBQ Sauce, 132
Heart Skewers, Grilled Classic, 133
Peruvian-Style Burger with Ají Amarillo Yogurt & Pickled Cucumbers, 129–31
roasting & braising, 149
Stewed Short Ribs with Tomato–Ají Pepper Sauce & Potatoes, 152–53
Stir-Fry, Peruvian, with Red Onions, Tomatoes, Scallions & Cilantro, 140–42
Beer
-Cilantro Seco Braise, 151
Huacatay Braise, Spicy, 159
Beet(s)
Red Causa, 102
Roasted, Salad with Burrata & Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 176–77
Stir-Fry with Green Beans & Peas, 139
Beignets, Sweet Potato & Squash, with Chancaca Sauce, 256–57
Bell Pepper(s)
Roasted Red, Anticucho Sauce, 112
Tomato–Ají Pepper Braise, 152–53
Bonito Flakes & Teriyaki Sauce, Green Beans with, 191
Broth, Mushroom, 216
Burgers, Peruvian-Style, with Ají Amarillo Yogurt & Pickled Cucumbers, 129–31
Butter
Ají Amarillo, 38
Pisco-Lime, 50
C
Cachaça
Passion Fruit Caipirinha, 225
Caesar Salad with Spicy Huacatay Dressing, 169
Caigua, about, 240
Caipirinha, Passion Fruit, 225
Calamari
Crispy Fried, & Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, Ceviche with, 83
Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
Cancha
about, 28
Andean Popcorn, 46
Spiced, 46
Caramel Sauce, 250
Cardamom-Rhubarb Syrup, 229
Carrots, Roast, with Ají-Orange Butter, 187
Cassava Root Fritters with Serrano-Lime Dipping Sauce, 61–62
Cauliflower Steaks with Yuzu Kosho–Ají Sauce, 117
Causa(s)
Chicken, with Avocados, 108
Chilled Potato Cakes, 101–2
classic, shaping, 103
Crispy, 107
folklore around, 79
Green, 102
large molded, shaping, 103
of Lima, 105
Multicolored Vegetable, 108
Red, 102
Roll, Western-Style Caterpillar, with Crab, Cucumber & Avocado, 106
Scallop, with Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 108
Spicy Tuna, with Cucumber, 108
Sushi, 104
sushi-style, shaping, 103
Ceviche
Blackened Eggplant, with Vegetarian Tiger’s Milk, 87
Classic, “Creole” with Rocoto Tiger’s Milk, 80
with Crispy Fried Calamari & Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 83
folklore around, 79
Mixed Seafood, with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
selecting fish for, 80
Cheese
Ají Amarillo Cheesecake, 247
Andean Squash Stew with Quinoa & Fried Eggs, 203–4
Cassava Root Fritters with Serrano-Lime Dipping Sauce, 61–62
Eggplant Parmesan with Ají Panca–Miso Sauce, 184
Huancayo-Style Sauce, 168
Multicolored Vegetable Causas, 108
Parmesan Scallops with Spinach & Peruvian Béchamel, 53–54
Roasted Beet Salad with Burrata & Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 176–77
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Spicy Huacatay-Caesar Dressing, 169
Cheesecake, Ají Amarillo, 247
Cherimoya, about, 240
Chicha Morada
Ice Pops, 236
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
Chicken
Causa with Avocados, 108
Grilled Peruvian-Style Rotisserie, 126–28
Liver Teriyaki, Grilled, 118–19
Peruvian Fried, with Rocoto Aioli & Salsa Criolla, 69
Stock, 40
Chile peppers. See Ají (chile peppers)
Chimichurri, Mint, 162
Choclo
about, 28
Andean Squash Stew with Quinoa & Fried Eggs, 203–4
Classic Ceviche “Creole” with Rocoto Tiger’s Milk, 80
Mini Green Tamales with Wild Mushroom Seco Sauce, 64–65
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Chocolate
Quinoa Pudding with Sabayon & Puffed Quinoa Ice Cream, 244–46
Rocoto Ganache, 252
Chuño, about, 27
Cilantro
-Beer Seco Braise, 151
dicing very finely, 88
Green Rice with Peas & Seco Sauce, 205–6
Jalapeño-Huacatay Sauce, 208
in Peruvian cooking, 31
Seco Secreto, 206
Coconut-Mango Ice Pops, 236
Cookies
Anise-Sesame Wreath, 254–55
Peruvian Sandwich, with Dulce de Leche & Rocoto Ganache, 251–52
Corn. See also specific fresh, frozen, and dried varieties
fresh and frozen, about, 28
Crab
Causas of Lima, 105
Cucumber & Avocado, Western-Style Caterpillar Causa Roll with, 106
Cremoladas, 236
Croquettes
Andean potato, shaping, 182
Andean Stuffed Potato, with Aceituan Botija Sauce, 179–81
Cucumber(s)
-Apple Relish & Spicy Ponzu Sauce, Seared Tuna with, 96–97
Crab & Avocado, Western-Style Caterpillar Causa Roll with, 106
Grilled Paiche Lettuce Wraps with Honey-Miso Glaze, 120
-Jalapeño Relish, 75
Multicolored Vegetable Causas, 108
Pickled, & Ají Amarillo Yogurt, Peruvian-Style Burger with, 129–31
Scallop Causa with Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 108
Spicy Tuna Causa with, 108
Cumin
–Ají Amarillo Yogurt Sauce, 131
Mother Sauce, 196
D
Daiquiri, Avocado, 232
Desserts
Ají Amarillo Cheesecake, 247
Anise-Sesame Wreath Cookies, 254–55
Chocolate Quinoa Pudding with Sabayon & Puffed Quinoa Ice Cream, 244–46
Ice Pops, 236
Peruvian Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche & Rocoto Ganache, 251–52
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
Sweet Potato & Squash Beignets with Chancaca Sauce, 256–57
Vanilla-Pisco Flan with Strawberry–Passion Fruit Sauce, 249–50
Dressings
Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 177
Huacatay-Caesar, Spicy, 169
Miso-Lime, 199
Rocoto Vinaigrette, 174
Drinks
Avocado Daiquiri, 232
Passion Fruit Caipirinha, 225
“The Peruvian Remedy” with Lemon, Ginger & Pisco, 235
Pisco Sour, 226
Purple Corn Punch, 224
Rhubarb-Ginger Pisco Cocktail, 229
Duck
Legs, Braised, with Seco Sauce & Rice, 154
legs, roasting & braising, 149
Dulce de Leche
about, 252
Ice Pops, 236
preparing, 252
& Rocoto Ganache, Peruvian Sandwich Cookies with, 251–52
Dumplings, Shrimp, with Soy-Lime Sauce & Rocoto Oil, 59–60
E
Eggplant
Blackened, Ceviche with Vegetarian Tiger’s Milk, 87
charring and peeling, 186
Parmesan with Ají Panca–Miso Sauce, 184
Puree, Spicy, 48
Warm Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Miso-Lime Dressing, 198–99
Eggs
Fried, & Quinoa, Andean Squash Stew with, 203–4
Mini Rice Omelet, 221
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
steamed, preparing, 63
F
Fish. See also Anchovies; Tuna
Braised Octopus with Aceituna Botija Sauce & Olive Tapenade, 99
Ceviche with Crispy Fried Calamari & Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 83
Classic Ceviche “Creole” with Rocoto Tiger’s Milk, 80
Classic Yellowtail Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Lime Sauce, 88
Fried, with Sweet Potato Chips & Malt Vinegar Aioli, 66–67
frozen, thawing, 86
Grilled Paiche Lettuce Wraps with Honey-Miso Glaze, 120
Leche de Tigre, 78
Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
octopus, preparing, 100
paiche, about, 93
Paiche Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Tamari Sauce & Serrano Chiles, 91
raw, slicing sashimi-style, 92
selecting, for ceviche and tiraditos, 80
shopping for, 85
Stock, 40
storing, 86
Sweet-and-Sour Salmon Sashimi-Style with Orange-Miso Sauce, 94
Flan, Vanilla-Pisco, with Strawberry–Passion Fruit Sauce, 249–50
Fritters, Cassava Root, with Serrano-Lime Dipping Sauce, 61–62
Fruits. See also specific fruits
native Peruvian, 240
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
G
Ganache, Rocoto, 252
Garlic
Chips, 37
Confit, 199
in Peruvian cooking, 31
Pureed, 37
Quick Grated, 37
Saltado Sauce, 138
Ginger
in Peruvian cooking, 31
Pisco, & Lemon, “The Peruvian Remedy” with, 235
Pureed, 37
Quick Grated, 37
-Rhubarb Pisco Cocktail, 229
Saltado Sauce, 138
Syrup, 235
Grains, 30. See also Amaranth; Barley; Quinoa; Rice
Green Beans
& Peas, Beet Stir-Fry with, 139
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
with Teriyaki Sauce & Bonito Flakes, 191
Greens. See also Lettuce; Spinach
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
Grilling foods, 113
H
Hierba Buena & Ají Peppers, Peruvian Dried Corn with, 220
Honey
-Miso Glaze, 190
-Serrano Basting Sauce, 115
Huacatay
Aioli, 38
Beer Braise, Spicy, 159
-Caesar Dressing, Spicy, 169
-Jalapeño Sauce, 208
in Peruvian cooking, 31
Peruvian Dried Corn with Ají Peppers & Hierba Buena, 220
I
Ice Cream, Puffed Quinoa, & Sabayon, Chocolate Quinoa Pudding with, 244–46
Ice Pops, 236
Ingredients, 22–33
J
Jalapeño
-Cucumber Relish, 75
-Huacatay Sauce, 208
Salsa Criolla, 44
Japanese potato starch
Jungle cilantro, about, 31
L
Lamb
Barbecued, Korean-Style, with Quinoa Salad, 134
Braised, with Seco Sauce & Canario Beans, 150–51
Peruvian-Style Burger with Ají Amarillo Yogurt & Pickled Cucumbers, 129–31
shanks, roasting & braising, 149
Leche de Tigre, 78
Ají Amarillo, 78
Rocoto, 78
Vegetariano, 78
Lemon
Pisco, & Ginger, “The Peruvian Remedy” with, 235
Sabayon, 244–46
Lentils
Beluga, with Grilled Romaine, 219
in Peruvian cooking, 30
Lettuce
Beluga Lentils with Grilled Romaine, 219
Caesar Salad with Spicy Huacatay Dressing, 169
Roasted Beet Salad with Burrata & Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 176–77
Wraps, Grilled Paiche, with Honey-Miso Glaze, 120
Lime(s)
Ají Amarillo Leche de Tigre, 78
–Ají Amarillo Sauce, 88
Homemade Ponzu, 37
Leche de Tigre, 78
Leche de Tigre Vegetariano, 78
-Miso Dressing, 199
Mock Yuzu Juice, 37
Peruvian, about, 33
-Pisco Butter, 50
Rocoto Leche de Tigre, 78
-Serrano Dipping Sauce, 62
-Soy Dipping Sauce, 60
Lucuma
about, 240
Classico Ice Pops, 236
M
Maíz chulpe
about, 28
Andean Popcorn, 46
Spiced Cancha, 46
Maíz morado
about, 28
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
Purple Corn Punch, 224
Maíz mote
Peruvian Dried Corn with Ají Peppers & Hierba Buena, 220
Malt Vinegar–Ají Amarillo Aioli, 38
Mango-Coconut Ice Pops, 236
Marinades
Pollo a la Brasa, 128
Yuzu Kosho–Ají (Peruvian Pesto), 117
Mayonnaise, flavored, 38
Meat. See also Beef; Lamb; Pork
roasting & braising, 149
Mint Chimichurri, 162
Miso
–Ají Panca Sauce, 184
–Blood Orange Sauce, 94
-Honey Glaze, 190
-Lime Dressing, 199
Mushroom(s)
Barley Risotto with, 214
Broth, 216
Japanese, with Yuzu Kosho, 193
Plantain Rice Cakes with Jalapeño Huacatay “Green” Sauce, 207–8
Warm Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Miso-Lime Dressing, 198–99
Wild, Seco Sauce, 65
Mussels, Stewed, with Ají Amarillo Butter, 146
O
Octopus
Braised, with Aceituna Botija Sauce & Olive Tapenade, 99
cooking methods, 100
preparing, 100
Oils, 38
Olive(s)
Aceituna Botija Sauce, 181
Andean Stuffed Potato Croquettes with Aceituan Botija Sauce, 179–81
Botija, Tapenade, 99
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Omelet, Mini Rice, 221
Onions
chopping and slicing, 45
Jalapeño Salsa Criolla, 44
red, in Peruvian cooking, 31
Red, Tomatoes, Scallions & Cilantro, Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry with, 140–42
Salsa Criolla, 44
slicing, a la pluma, 45
Orange(s)
-Ají Butter Sauce, 187
-Ají Vinaigrette, 177
Blood, –Miso Sauce, 94
Homemade Ponzu, 37
Roasted Beet Salad with Burrata & Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 176–77
Oysters, Fried, Callao-Style, 56–57
P
Paiche
about, 93
Fried Fish with Sweet Potato Chips & Malt Vinegar Aioli, 66–67
Grilled, Lettuce Wraps with Honey-Miso Glaze, 120
Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Tamari Sauce & Serrano Chiles, 91
Papas secas, about, 27
Passion Fruit
about, 240
Caipirinha, 225
–Strawberry Sauce, 250
Pasta, Tomatoes & Red Onions, Shrimp with, 143
Pastes
Ají Amarillo, 34–36
Ají Mirasol, 36–37
Ají Panca, 36–37
Rocoto, 34–36
Peanut(s)
Pig Trotter Stew, 165
Pork, & Potato Stew, Incan, with Mint Chimichurri, 160–62
Peas
& Green Beans, Beet Stir-Fry with, 139
& Seco Sauce, Green Rice with, 205–6
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Peppers. See Ají (chile peppers); Bell Pepper(s)
Pesto, Peruvian (Yuzu Kosho–Ají Marinade), 117
Pickles, Quick, 39
Pig Trotter Stew, 165
Pineapple
Purple Corn Pudding with, 243
Purple Corn Punch, 224
Pisco
about, 230
Cocktail, Rhubarb-Ginger, 229
Lemon, & Ginger, “The Peruvian Remedy” with, 235
-Lime Butter, 50
Rocoto-Spiced, 235
Sour, 226
-Vanilla Flan with Strawberry–Passion Fruit Sauce, 249–50
Plantain(s)
about, 241
Rice Cakes with Jalapeño Huacatay “Green” Sauce, 207–8
Ponzu
Homemade, 37
Sauce, Spicy, 97
Popcorn
Andean, 46
Spiced Cancha, 46
Pork
Braised, with Spicy Ají Adobo Sauce, 156–57
Fried, Sandwich with Salsa Criolla, 70–72
Fried Sausages & French Fries, 163
Pig Trotter Stew, 165
Potato, & Peanut Stew, Incan, with Mint Chimichurri, 160–62
Potato(es). See also Causa(s)
Andean Squash Stew with Quinoa & Fried Eggs, 203–4
boiled and dried, about, 27
croquettes, Andean, shaping, 182
Croquettes, Andean Stuffed, with Aceituan Botija Sauce, 179–81
Favas, & Rocoto Vinaigrette, Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with, 173–74
freeze-dried, about, 27
fresh, varieties of, 26–27
Fried Sausages & French Fries, 163
“Peruvian Niçoise” Salad, 170
Pig Trotter Stew, 165
Pork, & Peanut Stew, Incan, with Mint Chimichurri, 160–62
& Tomato–Ají Pepper Sauce, Stewed Short Ribs with, 152–53
Potato starches, about, 31, 33
Poultry. See Chicken; Duck
Pudding
Chocolate Quinoa, with Sabayon & Puffed Quinoa Ice Cream, 244–46
Purple Corn, with Pineapple, 243
Purple Corn Pudding with Pineapple, 243
Purple Corn Punch, 224
Q
Quinoa
about, 200
Chocolate Pudding with Sabayon & Puffed Quinoa Ice Cream, 244–46
Crispy, 201
& Fried Eggs, Andean Squash Stew with, 203–4
Fried Rice with Shrimp & Pickled Radishes, 145
how to cook, 201
in Peruvian cooking, 30
puffed, about, 200
Puffed, Ice Cream & Sabayon, Chocolate Quinoa Pudding with, 244–46
red, brown, and black, about, 200
Vegetable Salad, Warm, with Miso-Lime Dressing, 198–99
white, about, 200
R
Relish, Cucumber-Jalapeño, 75
Rhubarb
-Cardamom Syrup, 229
-Ginger Pisco Cocktail, 229
Rice
& Bean Patties with Spicy Tuna, 211
Green, with Peas & Seco Sauce, 205–6
Omelet, Mini, 221
in Peruvian cooking, 30
Plantain Cakes with Jalapeño Huacatay “Green” Sauce, 207–8
& Seco Sauce, Braised Duck Legs with, 154
Steamed, 206
Risotto, Barley, with Mushrooms, 214
Rocoto
about, 26
Ganache, 252
Leche de Tigre, 78
Leche de Tigre Salsa, 57
Leche de Tigre Vegetariano, 78
Oil, 38
Paste, 34–36
-Spiced Pisco, 235
Vinaigrette, 174
-Watermelon Ice Pops, Spicy, 236
Rum
Avocado Daiquiri, 232
S
Sabayon, Lemon, 244–46
Salads
Caesar, with Spicy Huacatay Dressing, 169
“Peruvian Niçoise,” 170
Roasted Beet, with Burrata & Ají-Orange Vinaigrette, 176–77
Southern Peruvian-Style, with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Warm Vegetable Quinoa, with Miso-Lime Dressing, 198–99
Salmon, Sweet-and-Sour, Sashimi-Style with Orange-Miso Sauce, 94
Salsa
Criolla, 44
Criolla, Jalapeño, 44
Rocoto Leche de Tigre, 57
Sandwiches
Fried Pork, with Salsa Criolla, 70–72
Spicy Tuna, with Cucumber-Jalapeño Relish & Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 73
Sauces. See also Salsa
Aceituna Botija, 181
Ají Adobo, Spicy, 157
Ají Amarillo–Cumin Yogurt, 131
Ají Amarillo Leche de Tigre, 78
Ají Amarillo–Lime, 88
Ají-Orange Butter, 187
Ají Panca–Miso, 184
Anticucho, 112
Anticucho, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, 112
Basting, Serrano-Honey, 115
BBQ, Japanese-Style, 132
Blood Orange–Miso, 94
Caramel, 250
Chancaca, 257
Cilantro-Beer Seco Braise, 151
Dipping, Serrano-Lime, 62
Dipping, Soy-Lime, 60
Homemade Ponzu, 37
Honey-Miso Glaze, 190
Huancayo-Style, 168
Jalapeño-Huacatay, 208
Leche de Tigre, 78
Leche de Tigre Vegetariano, 78
Lemon Sabayon, 244–46
Mint Chimichurri, 162
Miso-Lime Dressing, 199
Mother, 196
Peruvian Béchamel, 55
Pollo a la Brasa Marinade, 128
Ponzu, Spicy, 97
Rocoto Leche de Tigre, 78
Saltado, 138
Seco Secreto, 206
Spicy Huacatay Beer Braise, 159
Strawberry–Passion Fruit, 250
Teriyaki, 119
Tomato–Ají Pepper Braise, 152–53
Wild Mushroom Seco, 65
Yuzu Kosho–Ají Marinade (Peruvian Pesto), 117
Sausages, Fried, & French Fries, 163
Scallop(s)
Causa with Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 108
Grilled, with Ají Amarillo Aioli & Wasabi Peas, 124
Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
Parmesan, with Spinach & Peruvian Béchamel, 53–54
Seafood. See Fish; Shellfish
Seco Braise, Cilantro-Beer, 151
Secos, about, 151
Seco Sauce, Wild Mushroom, 65
Seco Secreto, 206
Serrano
Chiles & Ají Amarillo–Tamari Sauce, Paiche Sashimi-Style with, 91
-Honey Basting Sauce, 115
-Lime Dipping Sauce, 62
Sesame-Anise Wreath Cookies, 254–55
Shellfish. See also Scallop(s); Shrimp
Causas of Lima, 105
Fried Oysters, Callao-Style, 56–57
frozen, thawing, 86
Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
shopping for, 85
Stewed Mussels with Ají Amarillo Butter, 146
storing, 86
Western-Style Caterpillar Causa Roll with Crab, Cucumber & Avocado, 106
Shrimp
Dumplings with Soy-Lime Sauce & Rocoto Oil, 59–60
Grilled Butterflied, with Yuzu Kosho–Ají Sauce, 123
Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Ají Amarillo Tiger’s Milk, 81
& Pickled Radishes, Quinoa Fried Rice with, 145
with Tomatoes, Red Onions & Pasta, 143
Soy-Lime Dipping Sauce, 60
Soy sauce, about, 33
Spinach
Green Causa, 102
& Peruvian Béchamel, Parmesan Scallops with, 53–54
Squash
Grilled Kabocha with Honey Miso Sauce, 189–90
Stew, Andean, with Quinoa & Fried Eggs, 203–4
& Sweet Potato Beignets with Chancaca Sauce, 256–57
Squid. See Calamari
Sriracha Aioli, 38
Steamers, makeshift, 190
Stir-frying, tips for, 142
Stock
Chicken, 40
Fish, 40
guidelines for, 40
Vegetable, 40
Strawberry–Passion Fruit Sauce, 250
Sushi mat, makeshift, 106
Sweet Potato(es)
about, 27
compared with yams, 27
Fried, 67
Fried Pork Sandwich with Salsa Criolla, 70–72
Spicy Grilled, with Serrano-Honey Glaze, 114
& Squash Beignets with Chancaca Sauce, 256–57
Sweet potato starch, about, 31
Syrup
Ginger, 235
Rhubarb-Cardamom, 229
T
Tamales, Mini Green, with Wild Mushroom Seco Sauce, 64–65
Tamari, about, 33
Tapenade, Botija Olive, 99
Teriyaki Sauce, 119
Tiger’s Milk. See Leche de Tigre
Tiraditos
Braised Octopus with Aceituna Botija Sauce & Olive Tapenade, 99
Classic Yellowtail Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Lime Sauce, 88
folklore around, 79
Paiche Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Tamari Sauce & Serrano Chiles, 91
Seared Tuna with Spicy Ponzu Sauce & Apple-Cucumber Relish, 96–97
selecting fish for, 80
Sweet-and-Sour Salmon Sashimi-Style with Orange-Miso Sauce, 94
Tomato(es)
–Ají Pepper Braise, 152–53
Causas of Lima, 105
Pan-Fried, 204
Red Onions, Scallions & Cilantro, Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry with, 140–42
Red Onions & Pasta, Shrimp with, 143
Rocoto Leche de Tigre Salsa, 57
Salsa Criolla, 44
Southern Peruvian-Style Salad with Potatoes, Favas & Rocoto Vinaigrette, 173–74
Spicy Ají Adobo Sauce, 157
Tuna
Causa, Spicy, with Cucumber, 108
Sandwich, Spicy, with Cucumber-Jalapeño Relish & Yuzu Kosho Aioli, 73
Seared, with Spicy Ponzu Sauce & Apple-Cucumber Relish, 96–97
Spicy, Rice & Bean Patties with, 211
Steaks, Grilled, with Roasted Red Pepper Anticucho Sauce, 125
trimming, 75
V
Vanilla-Pisco Flan with Strawberry–Passion Fruit Sauce, 249–50
Vegetable(s). See also specific vegetables
Causas, Multicolored, 108
Quick Pickles, 39
Quinoa Salad, Warm, with Miso-Lime Dressing, 198–99
Stock, 40
Vegetarian Leche de Tigre, 78
W
Watermelon-Rocoto Ice Pops, Spicy, 236
Y
Yams
compared with sweet potatoes, 27
Fried Pork Sandwich with Salsa Criolla, 70–72
Yellowtail, Classic, Sashimi-Style with Ají Amarillo–Lime Sauce, 88
Yogurt Sauce, Ají Amarillo–Cumin, 131
Yuzu Juice
Homemade Ponzu, 37
Mock, 37
Yuzu Kosho
about, 33
Aioli, 38
–Ají Marinade (Peruvian Pesto), 117
Japanese Mushrooms with, 193