Peruvian Cusine May 21

Today we I got a break from the kitchen and had someone else cook for me for a change. 

We went to Miraflores and enjoyed the culinary excellency that this district had to offer. First stop Picarones at the parque Kennedy!

I thought I had mastered these pastries but I was wrong. These were crispy on the outside a little gooey on the inside and the miel was just perfect. Trying to eat these proved to be quite difficult as we had to compete with some bees. Although bees weren't the only thing we had to compete with in this park.

Cats were everywhere! They were in the flowers, on the sidewalk, and even in the trees! Thankfully were able to get to the other side where there was a cute deli that was decorated like an ice cream shoppe (they sold ice cream too). The first thing that popped out to me on the menu was Ceviche. This widely popular dish of raw fish that is a must if you visit Peru.

Well now I can officially say that I have tasted it. The verdict? Yummy, but I don't I will ever have it again. Fish is not my thing and raw fish is even lower on my radar. As soon as we walked out the door I headed straight for the churro stand.

This is not your typically churro. This is filled with manjar blanca a caramal like filling that almost tastes like dulce de leche. Obviously I didn't make this, but let me share this wonderful churro recipe with you.

Churro
 3 C flour, 1tb baking powder, 2 1/2 C water, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 tb brown sugar, 2 egg yolks, oil to fry them in, and sugar and cinnamon to top it with. Sift together flour, baking soda in a bowl. Boil 2 1/2 C water with the salt and sugar and constantly stir until it is dissolved. Take off the stove and add the flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Add the yolks one at a time until it is smooth. Let it cool. Heat the oil to 375 F. In a star shape made with icing maker, fry them for 3-4 minutes, then let the oil drip off on paper towel. With a syringe add the manjar blanco and cover in a sugar and cinnamon mixture. Ta da!     

After a long and delicious day we headed home exhausted and happy!