Evaporated Milk

Soto Betawi is a hearty beef soup consisting of chunks of meat and offal that are slowly simmered in a coconut milk broth, which is usually enriched with various spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kefir lime leaves, and coriander. When... READ MORE

Salsa ocopa is a popular Peruvian sauce originating from Arequipa. It is made with queso fresco, aji amarillo chilis, milk, and huacatay, also known as Peruvian black mint, giving the sauce a unique flavor. The salsa is traditionally serv... READ MORE

Salsa de rocoto is a hot Peruvian sauce or dip that's a staple at most tables in the country. It is prepared with fiery red rocoto peppers, oil, and lime juice, with the occasional addition of parsley, cilantro, or milk. Due to the fact that this ... READ MORE

Chupe de camarones is a popular Peruvian shrimp (or prawn) chowder with a long and unusual history. The chowder is typically made with fish stock, fresh shrimps, onions, garlic, and yellow potatoes, while rice, beans, carrots, and peas are used of... READ MORE

Sopa criolla is a comforting and filling Peruvian soup. It's made with a combination of beef, onions, garlic, aji panca paste, tomato paste, stock, potatoes, angel hair pasta, evaporated milk, oregano, and eggs. Once it has been cooked, the soup i... READ MORE

Often consumed on rainy or cold days by many Peruvians, aji de gallina is a spicy dish consisting of shredded chicken in a creamy sauce. It is traditionally served over rice and garnished with black olives and boiled potatoes. The sauce is made wi... READ MORE

Egg waffle is a popular Hong Kong delicacy consisting of egg whites and yolks, milk, butter, sugar, flour, and salt. It is characterized by its puffy visual appearance and a pull-apart texture. These tiny treats are traditionally sold throughout H... READ MORE

Salsa a la huancaina is a Peruvian sauce that is traditionally used in the preparation of a famous appetizer called papas a la huancaina. This salsa is made with aji amarillo peppers or aji amarillo paste, onions, garlic, oil, evaporated ... READ MORE

Uchucuta is a traditional spicy sauce or condiment. It's usually made with a combination of rocoto chiles, grated cucumbers, peanuts, huacatay leaves, evaporated milk, chopped onions, coriander leaves, queso fresco, and salt. The ingredients are s... READ MORE

Originating from the Huancayo area of Peru, papa a la huancaína a is an authentic and unique potato dish consisting of a spicy, creamy, and rich cheese sauce that is drizzled over boiled yellow or white potatoes. The sauce cons... READ MORE

Suspiro de limeña is a traditional dessert originating in Lima, consisting of two main components: manjar blanco caramel cream, and fluffy meringue. The manjar blanco component consists of milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla, while the meri... READ MORE

Crema volteada (lit. upside-down cream) is the Peruvian version of the Spanish flan and the French crème caramel, prepared with sugar, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla essence, and eggs. The vanilla-flavor... READ MORE

Locro de zapallo is a classic Peruvian dish consisting of squash pieces, potatoes, evaporated milk, queso fresco, vegetables (onions, peas, corn), and aji amarillo peppers. Because the stew is quite light, many people had locro for dinner, then we... READ MORE

Heuhng mong dung boh deen is a traditional dessert that’s often served as a part of dim sum. This mango pudding is a simple combination of fresh mango, sugar, gelatin, and milk. The mangoes are puréed until smooth, then mixed with hot... READ MORE

Arroz zambito is a Peruvian take on rice pudding. It is traditionally sweetened with unrefined sugar and flavored with raisins, aniseed, and coconut. This dessert is said to have originated in the 1800s, and it was originally made with water, but ... READ MORE

Picante de langostinos is a traditional stew originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of shrimp, evaporated milk, bread, garlic, onions, hot peppers, tomatoes, pisco, stock, oregano, walnuts, salt, and pepper. The hot peppers, g... READ MORE

Humitas dulces is a traditional dessert originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of corn, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, raisins, cinnamon, salt, and corn husks. The mixture is cooked until it becomes slightly shiny and thick. ... READ MORE

Chupe de pescado is a traditional and Ecuadorian fish soup that's especially popular during Lent. Although it doesn't take too long to prepare the soup, it contains many ingredients, such as white fish (usually cod), flour, olive oil, tomatoes, ca... READ MORE

Invented in 1984 in Lei Garden’s Singapore branch, mango pomelo sago is a refreshing summer dessert made with mango, pomelo, sago, whole milk or evaporated milk, and coconut milk. Apart from Hong Kong, the dessert is also popular in Singapor... READ MORE

Bahamian mac and cheese is a Bahamian take on the classic macaroni and cheese. The dish is usually made with elbow macaroni pasta, cheddar cheese, onions, bell peppers, butter, eggs, paprika, habanero pepper, evaporated milk, salt, and black peppe... READ MORE

This is not your ordinary mac & cheese. What differentiates the Haitian makawoni au graten (also spelled macaroni au gratin) from mac & cheese are the noodles – there are no elbow macaroni here, since they are replaced by la... READ MORE

Chupe de mariscos is a traditional and Chilean seafood chowder that includes ingredients like shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, and sometimes fish. The choice and variety of seafood can vary based on availability and regional preferences. The broth i... READ MORE

Though it hails from traditional French cuisine, this delicate treat enjoys immense popularity worldwide. Similar to other mousse varieties, it is created with a base of whisked egg yolks and sugar, which is then infused with coffee. The essential... READ MORE

Jamoncillo is a type of Mexican fudge made with caramelized milk. It has a light brown color and a soft, fudgy texture. The basic version incorporates milk and sugar, but the additions often include nuts and various flavorings. The preparation is ... READ MORE

Alfajor de penco is a traditional cake from the Peruvian city of Moquegua, notably larger and harder from other alfajor varieties, and in fact can't even be considered an alfajor variety. Its prepared with egg yolks, anise, baking powder, flour, a... READ MORE

Ginger mango chicken is a traditional dish originating from the Turks and Caicos Islands. The dish is made with a combination of chicken breast, mango chutney (with added ginger), eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, evaporated milk, garlic powder, and seaso... READ MORE

Ají de langostinos is a traditional dish originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of shrimps, onions, oil, butter, yellow peppers, white wine, heavy cream, thyme, tarragon, salt, and pepper. The shrimps are boiled until p... READ MORE

Kapchi is a traditional Andean vegetarian stew from Peru, particularly popular in the Cusco region. It primarily features mushrooms and fava beans, and other ingredients like potatoes and rice. A sofrito made of onions, garlic, and aji amarillo ty... READ MORE

Picante de Pallares is a traditional bean stew originating from Peru. It’s usually made with a combination of lima beans (locally known as pallar), potatoes, garlic, onions, evaporated milk, fresh cheese such as queso fresco, oregano, salt, ... READ MORE

Galinha à Portuguesa is a dish consisting of chicken thighs and potatoes served in a mild curry sauce. Although its other name, Portuguese-style chicken might suggest otherwise, this succulent chicken dish was in fact invented in M... READ MORE

Guargüeros are Peruvian fried pastries that are traditionally filled with dulce de leche. The dough consists of flour, salt, egg yolks, and Pisco – Peruvian national beverage. When prepared, the dough is twisted so it looks very similar... READ MORE

Limones rellenos is a lemon-based dessert that's popular throughout Latin America, and especially in Peru. It's made with a combination of lemons, evaporated milk, condensed milk, spices, and sugar. Evaporated milk is mixed wit lemon juice and ani... READ MORE

Pastel borracho is a traditional cake, its name meaning drunk cake due to the fact that it is a rum-drenched sponge cake topped with crème Anglaise and pitted prunes. The rum syrup is usually made with dark rum, water, and sugar, w... READ MORE

Gypsy tart is a classic Kentish dessert consisting of a shortcrust pastry filled with whipped evaporated milk and sugar. The tart is then baked and topped with powdered sugar. It can be served either warm or cold. Many believe that the dish was in... READ MORE

Fettuccine a la huancaína is a delicious Peruvian fusion dish that combines the creamy and spicy salsa a la Huancaína, a traditional Peruvian sauce, with Italian-style fettuccine pasta. The dish is a creative blend of Italian culinar... READ MORE

Qapchi is a traditional appetizer originating from Ayacucho region. It is made with a combination of cheese (usually queso fresco), rocoto peppers, aji peppers, oil, onions, and milk. The combination is mixed into a sauce which is then served over... READ MORE

Picante de habas is a traditional stew originating from Peru, and it's especially popular in the Andean regions. It's usually made with a combination of fava (broad) beans, potatoes, milk, onions, vegetable stock, garlic, cumin, hot peppers, huaca... READ MORE

Abacate com tuna is a healthy, nutritious, and visually appealing appetizer from Guinea Bissau. It is made with ripe avocados, tuna, grated coconut, evaporated milk, and chopped tomatoes. In order to prepare it, avocados should be cut in half with... READ MORE

The Shanghai mooncake is a type of mooncake from Shanghai, that's distinctive from the better-known Cantonese variety. A notable feature of Shanghai mooncakes is their crust, which is buttery, shortbread-like, and often glossy from a light egg was... READ MORE

Månha pie is a decadent Chamorro dessert consisting of a pie crust, a flavorful filling, and a fluffy, airy meringue. The word månha refers to the tender and sweet meat of young green coconuts which goes into the delicious fil... READ MORE

Latiya is a sweet Guamanian dessert made with a sponge cake base, vanilla custard, and a hefty sprinkling of cinnamon. It is believed that this traditional Chamorro cake was introduced to the Marianas during the Spanish period, from the 17th to th... READ MORE

Bonchi kora is a traditional dish originating from the islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. The soup consists of red kidney beans, corned beef, pork tail, onions, nutmeg, butter, garlic, and sugar. The meat is placed in water overnight i... READ MORE