Salchipapas
(Salchipapa)
Salchipapas is a very popular Peruvian street food staple that began as a poor man's dish. The name of the dish is derived from the names of its main ingredients – salchicha (sausage) and papas (potatoes). Sold by numerous street vendors, salchipapas is made by frying thinly sliced sausages and combining them with french fries.
It is traditionally served with four dipping sauces: ketchup, aji chili sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise. The dish can be modified with additional garnishes such as fried eggs, cheese, tomatoes, or lettuce. Due to its popularity, it spread outside of the Peruvian borders and is now also often consumed in Colombia, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Pairing tips
Refajo
Bittersweet and refreshing, Refajo is a Colombian cocktail made with a combination of Colombiana soda, pale lager, and sometimes aguardiente as well. All ingredients ... Read more
Serve with
Aji criollo
Aji criollo or salsa de aji is a spicy Peruvian salsa prepared with a combination of yellow aji chili peppers and oil. The sauce is usually pleasantly spicy, ... Read more
Salchipapas Authentic recipe
The traditional salchipapas recipe, like this one, calls for only sausages, potatoes, oil for frying, and salt, as well as the typical dipping sauces: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and aji chili paste. If you would like to save on time and use frozen fries, bake them in a 450°F/230°C oven for 18 minutes.
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