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Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips

Salsas, sauces or dips are an essential part of the Peruvian cuisine and a must on every table. A Peruvian menu without at least three or four different salsas is incomplete. Peruvians love their salsas and use them literally on any food. Peruvian sauces intensify or vary the unique flavors of local dishes. Nearly all salsas contain typical Peruvian ingredients like aji (chili pepper), Peruvian lime juice and local herbs making them really distinct.

Just be cautious when trying a special sauce for the first time: it might be pleasantly spicy or could be incredibly HOT.

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Salsa Criolla

Salsa Criolla

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Salsa Criolla probably is the most important and most popular side dish / sauce in Peru. Prepared with red onions, aji amarillo, the juice of Peruvian limes and some freshly chopped coriander or parsley, Salsa Criolla accompanies numerous typical local dishes and just has to be on the table when enjoying a great Peruvian meal.
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Salsa de Aji - Aji Criollo

Salsa de Aji - Aji Criollo

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Like Salsa Criolla, the hot and spicy Aji Criollo or Salsa de Aji is an absolute must on every table. Prepared with Peruvian yellow chili and oil, this sauce can be either pleasantly spicy with a moderate heat or extremely hot, so be careful when trying.
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Salsa Huancaina

Salsa Huancaina

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Peruvians love salsas, sauces and dips. They are a must on every dining table and complement, enhance or vary the unique flavors of local dishes. One of the most popular sauces in Peru that reflect the soul of the Peruvian cuisine is Salsa Huancaina.
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Salsa de Rocoto

Salsa de Rocoto

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Salsa de Rocoto is probably one of the most popular Peruvian sauces. This powerful hot sauce is used by Peruvians on virtually any food and an essential dip on every table.
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Salsa de Palta

Salsa de Palta

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Guacamole is Mexican, sure; but as the Peruvian version of this famous avocado dip is so popular in the country and accompanies numerous starters and other dishes it just belongs in this Peruvian Salsa section.
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Salsa Verde de Cilantro

Salsa Verde de Cilantro

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
In Peru you find numerous variations of the classical Green Sauce. Main ingredient surely is coriander which is blended with oil, Peruvian lime juice, onions, chili peppers and garlic.
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Mayonesa

Mayonesa

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Peruvian Mayonnaise might be prepared the same way as back home. But especially the use of fresh Peruvian lime juice gives the mayonesa peruana a very special flavor. Peruvians love their mayonnaise.
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Salsa Ocopa

Salsa Ocopa

Typical Peruvian Salsas, Sauces & Dips
Originally from Arequipa in southern, Salsa Ocopa is similar in texture to Salsa Huancaina and traditionally as well served with boiled potatoes. But its flavor is very different. Main ingredient of Salsa Ocopa is the herb Huacatay (Peruvian black mint) which gives the sauce a really unique delicious taste.
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Peru Event Calendar

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Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 01 June 2022
2
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 02 June 2022
3
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 03 June 2022
4
(Model) Car Show 2022 in Lima
Celebrating its anniversary, the Auto Escala Club del Peru (Model Car Club of Peru) in collaboration with the Municipality of Surquillo invites to the (Model) Car Show 2022 at the beginning of June.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 04 June 2022
5
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
(Model) Car Show 2022 in Lima
Celebrating its anniversary, the Auto Escala Club del Peru (Model Car Club of Peru) in collaboration with the Municipality of Surquillo invites to the (Model) Car Show 2022 at the beginning of June.
Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo
Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.
Date : Sunday, 05 June 2022
6
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 06 June 2022
7
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Peruvian Flag Day
To honor the brave men that tried to protect Peruvian territory and the Peruvian flag on June 7, 1880 during the Battle of Arica, one of the most important encounters of the War of the Pacific between Peruvian forces and the Chilean enemy, Peru celebrates each year the National Flag Day.
Date : Tuesday, 07 June 2022
8
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 08 June 2022
9
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 09 June 2022
10
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 10 June 2022
11
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Lima Music Fest Latin Pop Edition 2022
After the festival planned for May 2020 had to be canceled due to Covid and the one in 2021 couldn’t be held as well, the Lima Music Fest, supposedly the most romantic music festival of the year, is back with the Latin Pop edition 2022.
Date : Saturday, 11 June 2022
12
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 12 June 2022
13
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 13 June 2022
14
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Tuesday, 14 June 2022
15
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Luis Fonsi in Lima - Noche Perfecta Tour 2022
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Famous Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi is returning to Lima in June 2022 promising his fans a “Perfect Night”.
Day of the Andean Song
Since 2006, Peru pays homage to Andean music by celebrating the Día de la Canción Andina, the Day of Andean Song, each year on June 15.
Date : Wednesday, 15 June 2022
16
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Corpus Christi celebration in Cusco
Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco.
Date : Thursday, 16 June 2022
17
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 17 June 2022
18
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 18 June 2022
19
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 19 June 2022
20
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 20 June 2022
21
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Tuesday, 21 June 2022
22
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 22 June 2022
23
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 23 June 2022
24
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco
Each year on June 24, a few days after the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the largest and most important festival of the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco.
Date : Friday, 24 June 2022
25
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 25 June 2022
26
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 26 June 2022
27
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 27 June 2022
28
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
National Ceviche Day
A large part of Peru’s heritage and national identity is reflected in the country's diverse cuisine. So it’s no wonder that Ceviche, also spelled Cebiche, which is considered Peru’s national dish, has its very own national day on June 28.
Date : Tuesday, 28 June 2022
29
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru
Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday on which mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.
Date : Wednesday, 29 June 2022
30
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 30 June 2022

Upcoming Events in Peru

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Casacor in Lima 2022
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Jun
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
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Jul
Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
15
Jul
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
16
Jul
Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru

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