Semiserious Chefs

Ceviche is a traditional dish made using an acid, typically a citrus juice, to marinade raw fish. It is believed to date back to the Incan Empire, but with so much immigrating in and out of the area, and the basic-ness of the idea, it’s pretty unrealistic to allow one civilization full credit. There were […]

This mashed plantain dish hails from Peru. Amazonian Peru. This is a relatively important note, as different parts of Peru produce different staple foods. For instance, in the mountainous Andes regions (Sierra) you are more likely to see crop based dishes with potatoes or quinoa, and slow roasted meats, commonly guinea pig. Along the coastline, […]

This recipe was inspired by two things. One, the desire to cook something Peruvian with my new found favorite chili, aji amarillo, and two, the wild caught Kodiak scallops I bought at our local farmers market. True to Peruvian style, this recipe uses potatoes and ground aji amarillo. Next, I topped this creamy chowder-like dish […]