Lupin a la peruana
This is a version of pepián, a corn purée spiced with our traditional aderezo of onion, garlic and chilli, made with lupin flakes as the main ingredient.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or ghee
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 2 tsp ají amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chilli)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup lupin flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 handful coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan at low-medium temperature. Cook onion, garlic and chilli for 5-10 minutes, until very soft and translucent.
- Add lupin flakes and broth. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off heat, mix in the chopped coriander.
- Serve with your choice of protein, rice (to make it more Peruvian!) and plenty of veggies.