Peru Sauces & Condiments

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Peruvian Sauce Recipes

Peru's fusion of Andean, Spanish, Chinese chifa, and Japanese nikkei influences comes through in its sauces and condiments, seen in dishes like Salsa Huancaína and Salsa Criolla.

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Peru's fusion of Andean, Spanish, Chinese chifa, and Japanese nikkei influences comes through in its sauces and condiments, seen in dishes like Salsa Huancaína and Salsa Criolla.
Salsa Huancaína
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Salsa Huancaína

Salsa huancaína is one of Peru’s most beloved sauces—creamy, spicy, and full of flavor! Made with ají amarillo peppers, queso …

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Salsa Criolla
Salsa Criolla
Salsa Criolla is a vibrant and essential condiment in Peruvian cuisine, celebrated for its fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor. …
Aji Amarillo Sauce
Aji Amarillo Sauce
Ají Amarillo Sauce is a staple in Peruvian cooking, renowned for its vibrant yellow color and mild yet distinctive heat.
Ocopa Sauce
Ocopa Sauce
Ocopa Sauce is a distinct Peruvian sauce that combines a variety of bold flavors, thanks to the unique addition of huacatay (Peruvian black mint), which gives it a fresh and slightly herbal taste.
Rocoto Sauce
Rocoto Sauce
Rocoto Sauce packs a fiery punch, making it a go-to for spice lovers seeking authentic Peruvian heat.
Tiradito Sauce
Tiradito Sauce
Tiradito Sauce is a staple in Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine, blending Japanese influence with traditional Peruvian flavors.
Anticuchera Sauce
Anticuchera Sauce
Anticuchera Sauce is an essential component of anticuchos, Peru’s famous skewered meat dish, adding depth and richness to every bite.
Leche de Tigre
Leche de Tigre
The lime, chile and fish-juice marinade left from ceviche, served as a shot or a sauce.

A Guide to Peruvian Sauces

Almost every Peruvian plate arrives with a sauce, and most of them start with a chile. Salsa huancaína blends ají amarillo with fresh cheese and evaporated milk into the sauce poured over boiled potatoes; ocopa does the same with huacatay (black mint) and peanuts. Rocoto makes the hottest table sauce, and salsa criolla, the lime-pickled red onion relish, cuts through anything rich, from anticuchos to a butifarra sandwich.

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