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Peruvian Tasting at 18 Reasons

Peruvian Tasting at 18 Reasons, The Mission, San Francisco

Peruvian Tasting at 18 Reasons, The Mission, San Francisco

Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of cooking some of my favorite dishes at the first Peruvian Tasting Night at 18 Reasons for a gastronomical tour of Peruvian cuisine. I was thrilled that the event sold out weeks in advance, and it was a wonderful opportunity to prepare some of the recipes from Pisco Trail for an audience excited to learn more about Peru and the cultures from all over the world that have influenced its cuisine.
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Squid, Meet Tacu Tacu

Tacu Tacu + Squid = Squid stuffed with Tacu Tacu

Tacu Tacu + Squid = Squid stuffed with Tacu Tacu

Since this week I have been experimenting with Tacu Tacu, and last week I learned how to clean and stuff a squid, last night I decided to introduce the squid to the Tacu Tacu — “hello squid, prepare to be stuffed by the spiciest rice and beans you have ever met.” The inspiration was a recipe I discovered in one of Gaston Acurio’s books, La Cocina Nikkei, which focuses on the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines.
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The Tacu Tacu Experiment

Baked Tacu Tacu

Baked Tacu Tacu

Many of the recipes I have posted here come from some of my favorite Peruvian cookbooks, however, I always give them my own personal touch. For example, I decide on different amounts of spices based on my preference, and sometimes I add or substitute for local ingredients. But regardless of the recipe, I won’t post it until I am happy with it, and in some cases it may take weeks of experimenting — this is one of those experiments.
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Tacu Tacu: Peruvian Refried Beans and Rice

Tacu Tacu: Peruvian Refried Beans and Rice

Tacu Tacu: Peruvian Refried Beans and Rice

Tacu Tacu is the Peruvian version of refried beans and rice—a simple, nutritious, and savory combination that just about anyone can make. In fact, my earliest memory or this dish was when one morning my dad surprised us by making Tacu Tacu for brunch using left overs.
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