Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where you'll explore the unique techniques and ingredients that define Peruvian cuisine, a reflection of Peru’s rich cultural history as a melting pot of Incan traditions and global influences. Learn how to prepare traditional dishes that showcase the bold spices and fresh produce of South America, while…
Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where you'll explore the unique techniques and ingredients that define Peruvian cuisine, a reflection of Peru’s rich cultural history as a melting pot of Incan traditions and global influences. Learn how to prepare traditional dishes that showcase the bold spices and fresh produce of South America, while embracing the time-honored cooking methods that make this cuisine truly unique.
Menu:
- Classic Peruvian Ceviche with Fish, Shrimp and Squid
- Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry with Peppers and Onions)
- Solterito Salad (Lima Beans, Tomatoes and Olives with Aji Amarillo-Lime Vinaigrette)
- Papas Asadas Peruanas (Spice Roasted Potatoes)
Skills covered in class:
- Getting familiar with Peruvian cuisine and ingredients
- Selecting and poaching seafood
- Balancing flavors
- Knife skills
- Marinating
- Selecting and searing beef
- Stir frying
- Sautéing vegetables
- Working with fresh herbs and spices
- Selecting potatoes
- Making vinaigrette
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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