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Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas
Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas
Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas
Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas
Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas
Juane | Traditional Rice Dish From San Martín, Peru | TasteAtlas

Juane

(Juanes, Juane de gallina)

Juane is a traditional meal originating from the Peruvian jungles, consisting of chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and rice seasoned with spices that might include turmeric, oregano, and cumin. The combination of these ingredients is wrapped in waxy bijao leaves (which look like banana leaves) and cooked.


It is common to pair the dish with cassava or boiled bananas. Juanes can be found in traditional restaurants, in markets, or at street vendors. The name juane refers to St. John the Baptist, because the dish is traditionally eaten on the 24th of June, during the feast of San Juan (patron saint of the Amazon).


During the festivities, parcels of juanes are exchanged between family, friends, and strangers, with everybody coming together to help out with the preparation of this unique dish.

Juane Authentic recipe

PREP 1h
COOK 2h
READY IN 3h

The following is the traditional and classic recipe for juane de gallina, consisting of a combination of tender chicken, seasoned rice, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. It gives instructions for every step, from the browning of the chicken to the cooking/steaming of the wrapped parcels and everything in between. Serve with fried plantain and cocona and chili salsa.

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