Frito trujillano is a traditional dish originating from Trujillo, hence the name. The dish is made with a combination of pork ribs, lard, and salt. The ribs are soaked in salted water overnight, then drained and fried in lard over low heat until tender and fully cooked.

The heat is then turned up to high and the ribs are browned on all sides. Once done, the ribs are served on a platter with boiled cassava and salsa criolla. In other parts of Peru, similar dishes are traditionally served with potatoes or sweet potatoes instead of cassava.