September 18, 2026 · 15 min
Ají and huacatay sauce from the stone mortar
Uses ají amarillo, huacatay, onions and fresh cheese. Ground by hand in 10 minutes, and good on anything boiled.
Free
Letters from the Stove
A short letter every Friday with one family dinner made from the shelf, and the time it takes.
More posts
Broad bean stew with potatoes
Uses dried broad beans, potatoes, onions and ají amarillo. The beans soak overnight, then simmer for an hour.
Sep 25, 2026 · 70 min readRead: Broad bean stew with potatoesChoclo with fresh cheese and broad beans
Uses choclo, fresh cheese, dried broad beans and onions. A simple plate for the table, ready in 30 minutes.
Sep 11, 2026 · 30 min readRead: Choclo with fresh cheese and broad beans