Salchipapa (Peruvian Hot Dogs and French Fries)

Peruvian Tiradito With Aji Amarillo and Lime

One of the products of Nikkei cuisine, the cooking that resulted when Japanese immigrants moved to Peru in the 19th century, tiradito combines elements of sashimi with ceviche, for absolutely brilliant results.

Ensalada Miraflores (Corn, Bean, and Cheese Salad) From 'Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen'

Hearty bean-based salads are one of my favorite dishes in the summertime. I grew up eating a corn and black bean version, but these days I'll throw just about any vegetable into a bowl with a can or two of beans and a tangy dressing and call it dinner.

Peruvian-Style Flounder Ceviche From 'The New Southern Table'

At first, I wasn't really sure what to do with the sweet potato slices that accompany Brys Stephens's Peruvian-style ceviche in his cookbook, The New Southern Table. They didn't strike me as particularly compatible with the gently pickled fish. Then I grabbed a slice with my hand, pretending it was a tortilla chip. Genius.

Tamales de Queso (Cheese Tamales) From Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen

These tamales, from Martin Morales's cookbook, Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen, are much different from their Mexican brethren. Instead of using a dough made from masa and lard, they're made with pureed fresh corn, cooked down with butter, garlic, chili paste, and a touch of sugar.

Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)

One of the world's great fried seafood dishes, jalea features a pile of fried seafood including fish, shrimp, and calamari that's topped with a bright, refreshing, slightly spicy salad of lime-marinated red onion, tomato, and cilantro. This version is made with a beer batter that comes out incredibly light and crisp.

Peruvian Chicken & Green Sauce

Peruvian chicken is slightly citrusy from the lemon, tangy from the vinegar, earthy from the oregano, and spicy––from the cumin, paprika, and garlic. The green sauce is similarly multidimensional green sauce made of jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, lime, and vinegar are flavors that were meant to go with roast chicken.

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With Onion, Tomatoes, and French Fries)

Tender slices of deeply seared beef, blister-y onions, juicy tomatoes, and crispy French-fried potatoes unite in this classic Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry.

Don Ceviche (Sea Bass Ceviche) From 'Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen'

The opening chapter of Martin Morales's new cookbook, Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen, contains, not surprisingly, an array of ceviches.

Sopa de Lima (Yucatán Style Lime Soup)

Sopa de Lima is a bright and citrusy Mexican chicken soup that will tantalize your taste buds. This comforting soup is easy and delicious.

Ceviche

Ceviche, also known as cebiche, seviche or sebiche, is the famous South American dish with fresh fish "cooked" in lime juice. Quick, easy (and not too sour!)