explore PERU (Family)
Peru has one of the longest histories of civilization of any country, tracing back to the 4th millennia BCE and was home to several ancient cultures, including the oldest ancient civilization in the Americas, the Norte Chico civilization.
In our explore Peru box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the cultural evolution of Peruvian cuisine. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
PERU - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra PERU flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
PERU - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
PERU Tool - Egg Slicer
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside Peru Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes - Peru
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - Peru
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - Peru
16-Page Explorer Booklet - Peru
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - Peru
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes - Peru
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - Peru
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - Peru
16-Page Explorer Booklet - Peru
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - Peru
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
These 3 popular Peruvian recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado is a famous Peruvian stir-fry dish that originated from Chinese immigrants in Peru. Chinese Peruvian fusion cuisine in Peru is known as chifa which comes from the Chinese words “chi fan” meaning “to eat.” Chifa uses Chinese techniques (stir-fry) and ingredients (soy sauce & oyster sauce) and applies them to local ingredients (potatoes, beef loin). Lomo Saltado literally means “jumped loin” – beef tenderloin stir-fried over high flame (“jumped”) with onions and vegetables.
Pollo a la Brasa
One of the better known Peruvian dishes in the US, Pollo a la Brasa is a roasted / rotisserie chicken packed with Peruvian flavors with influences of the Chinese and Japanese communities. The key to this recipe is the intense flavored green sauce, Aji Verde, that accompanied the roasted chicken.
Papa Rellena
Who doesn’t like fried stuffed mashed potatoes? There are so many countries with their own versions of stuffed mashed potatoes - croquetas from Spain, croquettes from France, aloo tikki from India, korokke from Japan, crocchette from Italy, and of course, Papa Rellena from Peru. Papa Rellena is a great comfort food that kids of all ages will love.
Lomo Saltado is a famous Peruvian stir-fry dish that originated from Chinese immigrants in Peru. Chinese Peruvian fusion cuisine in Peru is known as chifa which comes from the Chinese words “chi fan” meaning “to eat.” Chifa uses Chinese techniques (stir-fry) and ingredients (soy sauce & oyster sauce) and applies them to local ingredients (potatoes, beef loin). Lomo Saltado literally means “jumped loin” – beef tenderloin stir-fried over high flame (“jumped”) with onions and vegetables.
One of the better known Peruvian dishes in the US, Pollo a la Brasa is a roasted / rotisserie chicken packed with Peruvian flavors with influences of the Chinese and Japanese communities. The key to this recipe is the intense flavored green sauce, Aji Verde, that accompanied the roasted chicken.
Who doesn’t like fried stuffed mashed potatoes? There are so many countries with their own versions of stuffed mashed potatoes - croquetas from Spain, croquettes from France, aloo tikki from India, korokke from Japan, crocchette from Italy, and of course, Papa Rellena from Peru. Papa Rellena is a great comfort food that kids of all ages will love.
Discover Peru
PERU, located on the western coast of South America, is known for its breathtaking Andes Mountains, ancient civilizations, and rich culinary traditions. Once the heart of the Inca Empire, Peru preserves a deep connection to its Indigenous heritage while blending Spanish and modern influences. From the ruins of Machu Picchu to the Amazon rainforest, it is a land of history, diversity, and natural wonder.
FAQs
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
