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Peruvian jalea is a seafood dish of lightly breaded and deep-fried fish - most often tuna, halibut, cod, or striped bass - and other mixed seafood like octopus, squid, shrimps, and scallops. It is traditionally served with thinly sliced and fried plantains called chifles, and topped with... Read more

Typically associated with Ecuador and the Peruvian region of Piura, chifles are thinly sliced, fried green plantains. They can be sliced crosswise or lengthwise, and while homemade varieties are usually sold as a convenient and portable street food item, they also come in form of factory-produced... Read more

Copús is a traditional dish originating from Piura. The dish is made by layering ripe bananas, sweet potatoes, and seasoned meat such as turkey, chicken, mutton, and goat in a clay pot. The clay pot is sealed with blankets and clay, and it's then cooked in a hole in the ground, similar to ... Read more

Seco de chabelo is a traditional stir-fry dish from the northern coast of Peru, particularly from the Piura region. The dish primarily consists of plantains (preferably ripe for a touch of sweetness) and beef or dried beef (cecina). The beef or dried beef is first cooked and shredded. Separately,... Read more