Pepián de Choclo (Corn Stew) is a traditional dish from Peru’s criolla cuisine, made with tender corn ground into a paste and cooked with chicken or beef. It is considered a festive stew, very popular at family lunches and celebrations. At our catering service, pepián de choclo 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
- 6 tender corn cobs (kernels ground)
- 500 g chicken or beef (cut into pieces)
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons yellow chili paste
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cup chicken or beef broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and yellow chili paste for 5 minutes.
- Add the meat
- Add chicken or beef pieces.
- Cook until browned.
- Add ground corn
- Stir in ground corn and mix well with the sauce.
- Pour in broth and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Serve
- Serve pepián de choclo hot.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with white rice and criolla salad.
Pepián de Choclo is more than just a stew—it’s tradition, freshness, 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 pepián de choclo win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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