INDEX

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

making pastes with, 22, 25

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

dried, about, 28, 30

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

about, 31, 33

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

about, 28, 30

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

Pantry ingredients, 31, 33

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

pepper, cooking with, 22, 25

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

flavor profile, 25, 26

Ganache, 252

heat index, 25, 26

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