Peruvian Locro is a traditional dish from Peru’s criolla cuisine, made with squash, potatoes, and fresh cheese. It is considered a festive stew, very popular in Lima and the Andes. At our catering service, locro peruano 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
- 1 kg squash (peeled and cubed)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 200 g fresh cheese (cubed)
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup evaporated milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauce
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato for 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook squash and potatoes
- Add cubed squash and potatoes.
- Pour in a little water and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes until tender.
- Form the stew
- Mash squash lightly to create a creamy texture.
- Add evaporated milk if you prefer a smoother locro.
- Add fresh cheese
- Stir in cubed cheese gently.
- Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve
- Serve locro peruano hot.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with white rice and optionally fried egg or avocado.
Peruvian Locro 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 Peruvian locro win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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