Peruvian Stuffed Rocoto with Rocoto Paste La Latina

Stuffed Rocoto is a typical Peruvian dish that has become very popular all over the world. Our store, La Latina, offers an authentic version of this dish using our Rocoto Paste.

El Rocoto Relleno es uno de los platos más emblemáticos de Arequipa y de toda la
gastronomía peruana. Este delicioso plato combina el sabor picante del rocoto con 
un relleno cremoso y sabroso, coronado con queso gratinado.
 
Ingredients available at HOLA PERU WITH FLAVOR AND LOVE :

 For the Filling :
 - 6 large fresh rocotos
 - 500g of ground beef
 - 1 large onion, chopped 
- 2 tablespoons of pasta Rocoto The Latin 225g
 - 1 teaspoon of Sibarita Garlic Doypack 250g
 - 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs
 - 100g of ground roasted peanuts
 - 200g of fresh cheese cut into cubes 
- Salt and pepper to taste

 For Gratin :
 - 200g of grated mozzarella cheese
 - 4 beaten eggs
 - 1 cup evaporated milk

 Step-by-step preparation :
 
1. Cut the tops off the rocotos and carefully remove the seeds and veins . Soak in salt water for 30 minutes .

 2. In a large skillet , sauté the onion until translucent .
 
3. Add Sybarite Garlic and 2 tablespoons of Paste Rocoto The Latin . Fry for 2 minutes .

 4. Add the ground beef and cook until well browned .
 
5. Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs , ground peanuts and fresh cheese cubes . Mix well and season .

 6. Fill each rocoto with the prepared mixture .

 7. For the gratin , mix beaten eggs with evaporated milk .
 
8. Place the rocotos in a baking dish , bathe them with the egg and milk mixture .

 9. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top .

 10. Bake at 180 ° C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown .
 
Secret of our store : The Paste Rocoto The Latina gives it that authentic Arequipeño flavor without the need to get fresh rocotos for the base . It is the perfect ingredient to achieve the traditional flavor .
 
You can find all these authentic Peruvian ingredients in our HOLA store. PERU WITH FLAVOR AND LOVE .

 Enjoy this Arequipa classic that will conquer your palate with its perfect combination of flavors .