Arequipeño Recipes

Arequipeño cuisine comes from Arequipa, Peru's second city, renowned for its picanterías—traditional restaurants serving spicy, richly flavored dishes. Rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy peppers) and chupe de camarones (freshwater shrimp chowder) are the most celebrated preparations. Adobo arequipeño, a pork stew marinated in chicha and ají panca, is the quintessential Sunday breakfast. The volcán Misti provides mineral-rich soil that produces exceptional onions, peppers, and produce.