Today I share my recipe for Leche Asada, this dessert falls in the category of custards, it is really similar to a creme brulee however it is not the same. the name of the dessert can be translated to Milk that has been baked or lightly burned. and it is quite accurate if you go ever tried this dessert you will realize that the top of this dessert is kind of burned just like a creme brulee, the key difference is that this it is achieved by using the sugars of the milk rather than sugar itself, this adds a bit of bitterness and aroma to the dessert making it unique.
My Aun Marina, use to make this dessert back at home my family only tristed her to make this dessert, she got quite good at it, and I enjoyed her Leche Asada quite multiple times, she now leaves abroad but whenever she visits Peru, my family always ask her to prepare Leche Asada.
The ingredients are simple to get, you probably have them at home already, be sure your eggs are at room temperature.
I love the aroma of cinnamon, it makes this dessert even better!
Be sure milk it is not too hot when adding the eggs, break and beat your eggs before adding it to your milk will make the process easier.
adding the touch of vanilla makes this dessert better. if you got a vanilla bean you can simmer it with the milk and cinnamon instead.
That is it! Leche Asada, a quick, simple dessert that everyone will love, bakes in no time and it is something different that you can make at home, try it out and let me know if you like this recipe by leaving a comment below!
One of the most famous Peruvian dishes, this stir fry is a great example of the Peruvian multicultural cuisine in this case Peruvian – Chinese
Today guys I am making one of my favorite stews , Chicken Cau Cau , this is a really lovely dish, that is really easy to prepare. Links for the ingredients / tools I use on this recipe will be at the bottom of the post Chicken Cau Cau | Servings: 4 Steps: In a pot add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, Cook you chicken , give it a minute per side and then reserve. In the same pot add onions, garlic, Aji amarillo paste, and let it cook for at least 5 min. Once its cooked add potatoes, hierbabuena leaves and the 2 cups of chicken stock put a lid on and let it cook , broth should cover the potatoes if not add water until the potatoes are covered by liquid, let it cook for at least 8 min Once its cooked, add chicken, peas, carrots , turmeric , cumin, salt pepper , let it boil with a lid on for at least 3 min , stir from time to time, potatoes should thick the liquid turning it into a sauce. Turn off , let it rest for 5 min and its good to go! That is it guys, a delicious stew you can make at home, to warm you in the cold days. I am not a fan of overcooking vegetables but you can add all of em along with the potatoes and forget about them, but as I said like my veggies with all the vitamins and nutrients they provide, try this at home you wont regret it! Some items I used on the recipe:
Dear readers!, today I will share with you one delicious recipe with Wheat berry , this stew is really common in Peru, it has many variations, some of them add potatoes, chicken, meat or other ingredients to this recipe. as a cook I know that having too many carbohydrates in a dish its not good , that is why this recipe will use only Wheat berry as its main carbohydrate. Links for the ingredients / tools I use on this recipe will be at the bottom of the post Ingredients : Steps : Soak in water the wheat berry overnight In a pot add 2 tablespoons of oil, cook onions, garlic, “Aji amarillo paste” , until tender. about 5 min Once its cooked, rinse the wheat berry and add it to the previous mix , give it a stir ,add the bay leaf, the chicken broth or water, tablespoon of salt, put a lid on it and let it cook for at least 18 min, let the broth evaporate. Once its cooked , add milk , let it bring to a boil , add parsley and turn off the stove. Add some fresh cheese to the dish and some salt and pepper if needed, Enjoy! I think that is a great way to eat Wheat berry , if you cant soak the wheat berry overnight you can cook it on a pressure cooker , but it will take like 40 min to 1 hour , I know if you cook this dish at home you wont regret it. Some tools/ingredients used on this recipe:
Hello lovely readers , today I will share with you my version of Sopa a la Criolla , this meaty soup is really simple to prepare and it is perfect for cold days. Some tools/Ingredients I used , will be at the bottom of the post Sopa a la Criolla | Servings: 4 Ingredients : Steps: In a hot pot add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, add ground meat and let it cook for 7 min , once cooked add onions , garlic, tomato,tomato paste, ají panca and let it cook for another 5 min. Once its cooked add beef stock , spices and pasta, put a lid on and let it cook until Angel hair is cooked. Once its cooked serve with bread, fried egg on top and sprinkle some parsley. That is it guys , delicious soup that will warm you in cold days , try it out you will not regret it. Tools I used on this recipe
Hello lovely readers today I am sharing with you my recipe of Maca Brownies , “Maca”(Lepidium meyenii) is plant native to Peru usually sell as powder or a supplement , Maca is really nutritious, it can increment the libido in men and woman, it can boost your energy and performance and more! , when I was kid it was hard for me to consume maca the flavor was really strong and kind of biter, I could not stand it. As a cook I try to explore new flavors and recipes that is why after some time decided to try maca again this time as part of a dessert. Some tools/Ingredients I used , will be at the bottom of the post Maca Brownie | Servings: 4 Ingredients : 200 gr of butter 120 gr of Dark Chocolate 2 Cups of White Sugar 4 eggs 3/4 Cup of All propose flour 1/4 Cup of Maca Powder Pinch of Salt Many people think that this recipe needs more Maca , but the truth is that Maca has a really strong flavor andthe flavor can be overwhelming. Steps: Set your oven at 350 F / 180 C Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave (30 seconds should be enough), integrate. Sift your dry ingredients and reserve. Beat eggs and sugar until sugar is dissolved then add butter and dry mix Integrate and then pour butter in a 9 inch cake tray and bake it for 40 min or until the center is cooked. After is cooked let it sit for 15 min on a ventilated area and then cut into small squares then sprinkle some icing sugar on top. That is it guys lovely dessert , simple to prepare , try it at home you will not regret it. Stuff used on this recipe:
This post is a sum up of our visit to Inka Fé, a Peruvian bakery in Great Neck, Long Island