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Peruvian Starters Traditional Bites

For something new, try the tastes of Peru. Food from Peru takes its influences from all over South America as well as Europe, Africa and Asia.The dishes are as vibrant and exciting as the country itself and these Peruvian starter recipes are no exception.

There are plenty of wonderful Peruvian starter dishes to choose from such as peruvian ceviche; a potato and tuna dish called causa and stuffed peppers known as rocoto relleno, one of the most famous and traditional Peruvian appetisers.

So, if you want to make traditional Peruvian starters or versatile, eclectic dishes with a modern twist, these Peruvian appetisers will definitely wow your guests!

Featured Peruvian Starter Recipes

There are so many great Peruvian starter recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

scallop ceviche

Snappy scallop ceviche

Bean Fritters with Prawn and Mango Ceviche

Tamales

Grilled yucca with huancaina sauce

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Viv Makes Peruvian Salchipapas | Viv’s Tips

Fixed with "salchicha" (sausage) and "papa" (potato), this indulgent dish is the ultimate Peruvian street food.

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Lime-Marinate Fish

This mouth-watering recipe is the perfect way to kick off your Peruvian meal in style.

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Traditional Peruvian Starter Dishes

Whether you're looking for a simple Peruvian starter recipe or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.
To start your meal off with a true taste of South America, Peru is the place to be. When it comes to Peruvian appetisers, we've got some truly incredible dishes for you to explore. Every recipe tastes great and gives you a unique flavour of Peru. If you’re on a continental culinary quest, Peruvian starter dishes are a great place to begin. The exciting fusion of fantastic flavours include a fresh ceviche of marinated fish, a popular street food known as Anticuchos and one of the most popular Peruvian starter dishes, Papa a la Huancaina made with potatoes, eggs and olives. What are you waiting for? To add some Peru-style panache to your plates, check out some of these amazing Peruvian starter recipes.

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scallop ceviche

Snappy scallop ceviche

Grilled yucca with huancaina sauce

Bean Fritters with Prawn and Mango Ceviche

Chopped ceviche

ceviche

Peruvian fish ceviche

Fried Chicken Empanadas with Chilli Con Queso Dip

Tabasco® Jalapeno Sea Bass Ceviche

Lime-Marinated Fish (Ceviche)

Tamales

Cheesy Chicken Empanadas

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