01Oct2011

Point for Peru: Empanadas


As if Peruvian food weren't already good enough. Then take said Peruvian food and wrap it in delicious dough. Add a side of lime for some zing and this girl is in culinary heaven. I'm noticing that more and more of my favorite things about Peru are related to food. No shame here, there's a reason why Lima has been named one of the Three Food Cities to Watch, everything is so so good.

We recently discovered an empanada restaurant that makes gourmet empanadas filled with typical Peruvian dishes. They feature my favorites, lomo saltado and ají de pollo, as well as empanadas filled with turkey, steak and even Chinese food.

Besides this recent find, one of my favorite bakeries sells their empanadas in regular size and mini, who doesn't love a mini empanada? It's the perfect quick bite, it's small, fantastic and travels well. Thank goodness spring is just around the corner, I have to walk off these empanada pounds.
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linda · 702 weeks ago

I haven't had a good empanada in years, you're making me hungry. I enjoy getting to know the different places we've lived or visited by the flavors, textures and dishes. I still remember the simple, homemade soups our 'mother' made almost daily as part of the main midday meal when I studied in Cuernavaca many years ago. There are some lovely things about The Netherlands that are food-related, but overall it is not a cuisine that you rave about.
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ladyinlima 38p · 701 weeks ago

Linda, I completely agree. One of the best ways to travel and understand a new culture is to experience their food. And sometimes it is not simply what a culture eats, but how they eat it. The structure and traditions surrounding the meals themselves. That's also something that I have learned in Peru, meals are much more involved than a standard dinner in the States. I didn't know much about Dutch food so I Googled it, the sweets look delicious!
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Oscar · 701 weeks ago

I recommend La Casa de la Empanada, in San Isidro -- a great variety of excellent empanadas.
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ladyinlima 38p · 701 weeks ago

Oscar, thanks for the tip! I've never heard of that place but now I have to check it out.
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Samantha Bangayan 87p · 701 weeks ago

WOW! How have I never heard about these?! =) In Huancayo, there is really only one type of empanada, which I had mistakenly taken for a "typical Peruvian empanada." It's why Roy and I were absolutely enamored with the empanadas we tried in Guayaquil. I wonder if these ones that you mention are just as good. =) Thanks for letting me know! P.S. Where is this empanada restaurant? I'm heading to Lima this weekend and would love to try them out! =)
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ladyinlima 38p · 701 weeks ago

Sam, they are amazing! Of course, I am obsessed with Peruvian dishes so wrap them in dough and I am good to go. The place is called El Buen Recado and it's on Angamos in Miraflores. Definitely give them a try, they might change your mind about "typical Peruvian empanadas." Let me know what you think and enjoy your time in Lima!
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SaritaAgerman · 642 weeks ago

I love empanandas! I've only ever ever Argentinian ones before though. What are the differences between the fillings of Peruvian and Argentinian empanadas? I noticed that Peruvian ones are served with lime which is new to me. Do you have any recipes?

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ladyinlima 38p · 640 weeks ago

Well, I haven't had Argentinian empanadas before so I don't know about the difference, but a friend of mine recently went to Buenos Aires and said they are amazing! The classic Peruvian empanadas I have had are filled with a mixture made of ground meat, boiled egg, onion and aj� pepper. You can also find fillings of ham and cheese or just cheese. You are right, they are always served with a lime which I think makes it that much better! It's also common to find empanadas filled with Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado and aj� de gallina. I don't have any recipes but now you're got me thinking that I need to find some.
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saritaager 1p · 633 weeks ago

I've still got to try an empanada with lime. I'm also going to try baking empanadas rather than frying them (as now I have an oven!) : D
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