Chanfainita is a traditional Peruvian dish, made with beef lung (bofe) and potatoes cooked in a stew flavored with ají panca and spices. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Lima and the Andes. At our catering service, chanfainita becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef lung (cleaned and cubed)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ají panca paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh mint, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the lung
- Wash beef lung thoroughly and boil in salted water for 30 minutes.
- Drain and cut into small cubes.
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and ají panca for 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the stew
- Add cubed lung and mix with the sauce.
- Pour in beef broth and potatoes.
- Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Serve
- Serve chanfainita hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
- Pair with white rice and criolla salad.
Chanfainita is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let chanfainita win you over and taste the true flavor of Peruvian criolla cuisine.
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