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Rocoto Relleno - stuffed Peruvian pepper

Rocoto Relleno is a traditional dish from Arequipa. The hot rocoto pepper is filled with ground meat, onion, olives and egg. Queso fresco cheese is added on top and it is baked in the oven.

Rocoto is very spicy, so before stuffing it is soaked in salt water. It is served with pastel de papa, a potato gratin. It is a signature dish of Arequipa cuisine.

Rocoto Relleno - stuffed Peruvian pepper
  • Originates from Arequipa, the gastronomic capital of Peru
  • Rocoto pepper is one of the hottest Peruvian peppers
  • Before stuffing it is soaked in salt water to reduce the heat
  • Traditionally served with pastel de papa, a potato gratin
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