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A spread of South American dishes

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South American Recipes

56 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 3.

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Salteñas — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Salteñas

Bolivia's prized breakfast pastry — juicy, lightly sweet braised meat and vegetable filling sealed inside a crimped baked crust with a careful sip of savory broth.

120 min Serves 3
Wheat
Llapingachos — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Llapingachos

Ecuador's pan-fried potato and cheese patties — crispy and golden on the outside, soft and melting within, served with peanut sauce and chorizo.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Peanut
Humitas — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Humitas

Tender fresh corn masa steamed in their own husks with cheese and a whisper of basil — a simple, ancient Andean treat that's sweet, fragrant, and comforting.

60 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Pão de Queijo — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pão de Queijo

Brazil's irresistible cheese rolls — chewy, golden, and cloud-light, made with tapioca flour and melted cheese that pull apart in warm, stretchy strings.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Acarajé — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Acarajé

Bahia's iconic street fritter — black-eyed peas ground and fried in dendê palm oil, split open and filled with vatapá, shrimp, and peppery caruru.

120 min Serves 4
Seafood Shellfish Wheat
Dulce de Leche — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Dulce de Leche

Argentina's liquid gold — milk and sugar slowly simmered until deeply caramelized into a thick, buttery spread that defines desserts across South America.

120 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Pisco Sour — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pisco Sour

Peru's national cocktail, a frothy, citrus-bright blend of grape brandy, lime, and egg white.

5 min Serves 2
Egg
Hallacas — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Hallacas

Venezuela's treasured Christmas dish — spiced meat, olives, and raisins wrapped in seasoned corn dough, bundled in plantain leaves, and steamed until aromatic.

180 min Serves 4
Egg Wheat
Anticuchos — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Anticuchos

Peru's iconic street food: beef heart marinated in smoky ají panca and cumin, grilled on skewers until charred and deeply savory with bold, earthy spice.

60 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Alfajores — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Alfajores

South America's most beloved sandwich cookie — two melt-in-your-mouth shortbread rounds hugging a thick layer of dulce de leche, dusted in powdered sugar.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Ají de Gallina — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ají de Gallina

Shredded chicken folded into a velvety, golden sauce of ají amarillo, walnuts, and bread — Peru's beloved comfort stew is creamy, mildly spicy, and deeply warming.

60 min Serves 4
Dairy Tree nut Wheat
Mote con Huesillo — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mote con Huesillo

A refreshing Chilean summer drink of dried peaches stewed in cinnamon syrup over chewy cooked wheat berries.

60 min Serves 2
Wheat
Chivito — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chivito

Uruguay's towering national sandwich — thin-sliced churrasco steak layered with ham, bacon, egg, mozzarella, olives, and mayo in one magnificent handheld meal.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Lomo Saltado — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lomo Saltado

Peru's beloved stir-fry: soy-marinated beef, tomatoes, and onions tossed in a blazing wok, then piled over crispy fries and fluffy rice.

30 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Soy Wheat
Caipirinha — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Caipirinha

Brazil's beloved national cocktail of muddled lime, sugar, and cachaça served over crushed ice.

5 min Serves 2
No listed common allergens
Ceviche — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ceviche

Fresh fish cured in bright lime juice with red onion, cilantro, and fiery ají amarillo — Peru's national dish is cool, citrusy, and electric.

20 min Serves 3
Fish Seafood
Silpancho — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Silpancho

Bolivia's satisfying layered plate — a wide, thin breaded beef patty laid over seasoned rice and potatoes, topped with fried egg, tomato, and onion salsa.

45 min Serves 4
Egg Wheat
Locro de Papa — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Locro de Papa

Ecuador's warming potato and cheese soup thickened until velvety, brightened with achiote, and topped with fresh avocado, ají, and a soft poached egg.

45 min Serves 8
Dairy
Sopa Paraguaya — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sopa Paraguaya

Paraguay's iconic savory cornbread, a moist cheese-and-onion baked dish despite its misleading name as a soup.

60 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy
Coxinha — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Coxinha

Brazil's beloved fried street snack — creamy shredded chicken filling encased in golden, teardrop-shaped dough, crispy outside and irresistibly tender within.

90 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Salchipapas — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Salchipapas

A wildly popular Peruvian and Ecuadorian street food of crispy French fries piled with sliced fried sausages.

35 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg
Choripán — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Choripán

Argentina's ultimate street snack — grilled chorizo sausage split and nestled in crusty bread, slathered with chimichurri and pickled salsa criolla.

15 min Serves 4
Wheat
Chimichurri — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chimichurri

Argentina's vibrant uncooked herb sauce — bright parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes blended in olive oil, the essential partner for grilled meat.

10 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Cachapa — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cachapa

Venezuela's sweet thick corn pancakes — griddled golden with fresh masa and folded around melting queso de mano for a simple, deeply satisfying combination.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy

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