Peruvian Hot Puffs Recipes

CHEESE PUFFS (GOUGERES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water with the milk, butter, sugar and salt and stir over low heat until the sugar, butter and salt have melted. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a healthy simmer.
• Take from the heat and immediately add the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, is smooth and no flour lumps remain. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, until a film forms on the bottom of the pan. Continue stirring, careful not to scrape up the film, for a minute or two more.
• Transfer the mixture (panade) to a food processor. Mix for a minute to dissipate the heat. Add the eggs one at a time with the processor running. Pay attention to the consistency of the paste. It should be smooth and shiny, so you may only need 3 of the eggs. Stir in the cheese.
• Using a small cookie scoop, scoop generous mounds onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them an inch apart. Place in the oven, immediately reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown.

PERUVIAN HOT PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Thaw puff pastry per package directions.
• Prepare a half or quarter sheet pan with parchment paper to fit.
• spread the pastry out on work surface, with a pastry cutter divide into 12 equal squares.
• Prick each square with a fork so it doesn't puff too much during baking.
• Top with the marinated peppers.
• Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Depending on your oven, bake for 15-25 minutes, until the pastry is lightly golden brown.
• Serve hot or warm.

PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a blender or mini food processor, and blend until smooth. Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken and pat the outside of the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl, breast side up with the legs facing you. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or your fingers, loosen the skin from the flesh over the breasts and legs, being careful not to tear the skin or push all the way through (you want the marinade to stay inside the bird). Spoon about ⅔ of the marinade evenly underneath the skin, and spread the remaining ⅓ evenly over the skin. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Spray a rack (preferably a v-shape) with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken on top. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Roast for 20 minutes, until the skin is golden. Turn the heat down to 375 degrees, and continue to roast for about an hour and ten minutes more, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and thigh. (Keep an eye on it -- if it's browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.) Tent the chicken with foil and let rest for about 20 minutes. Tilt the chicken over the roasting pan to release the juices, then transfer to a cutting board. Carve the chicken and serve with green sauce.
• Combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend into a smooth sauce. With the motor running, open lid and slowly drizzle in olive oil. It will seem very runny at this point but, don't worry, it will thicken up as it sits. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Note: Be sure to wash your hands well after handling hot peppers, and do not touch your eyes while working with them.
• Note: The nutritional information does not include the green sauce.

PERUVIAN POTATOES WITH SPICY CREAM SAUCE (PAPAS A LA HUANCAINA)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 minutes or until a paring knife slides into the potatoes without any resistance. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds and set aside.
• Combine the cheese, evaporated milk, oil, chile, garlic, and the lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth. The sauce should be creamy and pourable. If the sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is thinned out.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and top with the sliced potatoes. Pour the sauce over the potatoes. Garnish with slices of hard boiled egg and olives. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

JAMóN DEL PAíS: PERUVIAN COUNTRY HAM

Steps:

• Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high Brown the roast on all sides.
• Transfer the roast into a large cooking pot and cover with the chicken stock (adding water if necessary to cover the meat completely).
• Cut the onion into quarters and add to the pot, along with the bay leaf.
• Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer over low heat, covered, until the meat is cooked through and tender, about 1 1/2 hours depending on the size. When you cut into the meat, the juices should run clear.
• Remove the meat from the pot and place it in a roasting pan. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the aji panca paste, salt, vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, and Sazón Goya together in a small bowl. (If you can't find jarred aji panca paste, you can also use dried aji panca peppers to make your own: soak the dried peppers briefly in very hot water, then process them in a blender or food processor with some vegetable oil to make a paste).
• Spread the aji pepper and garlic mixture onto the pork, turning it to cover all sides. Make several deep slits in the meat to help introduce the seasoning. Add the reserved cooking liquid to the roasting pan.
• Roast the meat in the oven until heated through, turning the meat over once, for a total time of about 30-45 minutes.
• Let cool, slice thinly, and serve with salsa criolla.

HOT PEPPERMINT PUFF

Steps:

• Heat milk but do not boil.
• Dissolve peppermints & marshmallows in milk.
• Whisk until fully blended & frothy.