Peru Breads & Sides

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Peruvian Sides & Breads

Peruvian sides draw on Andean staples like corn and potato alongside Chinese chifa influences — from crisp fried rice cakes to bright, spicy salsas.

Choclo con Queso Salsa Criolla Solterito Ocopa Arequipeña +4
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Peruvian sides draw on Andean staples like corn and potato alongside Chinese chifa influences — from crisp fried rice cakes to bright, spicy salsas.
Tacu Tacu
Peru's Classic Leftover Cake

Tacu Tacu

A Peruvian classic born from leftovers — day-old rice and beans pan-fried into a crisp golden cake, often topped with a fried egg.

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More Peru Breads & Sides to Try

Choclo con Queso
Choclo con Queso
Large-kernel Peruvian corn served with a slice of fresh, mild cheese — simple and iconic.
Solterito
Solterito
A cold Arequipeña salad of corn, fava beans, cheese, and olives, dressed simply with oil and lime.
Ocopa Arequipeña
Ocopa Arequipeña
A creamy, spicy peanut and huacatay sauce spooned over boiled potatoes.
Anticuchos de Corazon
Anticuchos de Corazon
Skewered, marinated beef heart grilled over coals — a beloved street food and side alike.
Papas a la Huancaína
Papas a la Huancaína
Boiled potatoes under a creamy ají amarillo and queso fresco sauce, Lima's starter of choice.
Chifles
Chifles
Thin fried plantain chips, the crunchy side to ceviche and stews.
Pastel de Papa
Pastel de Papa
Arequipa's layered potato and cheese bake, the partner to rocoto relleno.

A Guide to Peruvian Sides & Breads

Peruvian sides do a lot of work. Tacu tacu turns yesterday's rice and beans into a crisp fried cake, choclo con queso pairs giant Andean corn with fresh cheese, and solterito is Arequipa's fava bean, corn and cheese salad. Salsa criolla finishes almost every plate, ocopa arequipeña dresses boiled potatoes, and anticuchos de corazón are the grilled heart skewers that started as street food and became a side at the asado.

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