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Help with Peruvian dinner

post #1 of 10
8/1/06 at 9:38am
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Hi,
I am putting together a Peruvian dinner for a group.
So far, everything is very authentic.

Apps: Grilled 1/2 " thick rounds Provolone with crusty bread, and spicey, lime marinated chicken livers on skewers

Fish course: Cheviche

Next: Causa (a stacked potato, tuna, olive, and egg, cold dish), and a small corn and quinuoa timbale...very small portions of both...sort of an Amuse Bush

Entree: Duck hind quarter confit with Cilantro infused rice (great color)

Salad: Mixed greens with a Passion Fruit viniegrette

Desert: individual tarts with rich dark Peruvian coffee

Question:
Have any ideas for the tarts?
Peru is good for chocolate, tropical fruits, corn, quinoua, melons, nuts (especially corn nuts), fish, seafood, guinnea pigs, and....oh, Dulce de Leches, too. Hmm, maybe I'm finding my own answer...How decadent would a flan, topped with a layer of Dulce de Leche, drizzled with chocolate?
Dulce de Leche is milk caramel.

Ideas, please,
Lyne
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post #2 of 10
8/1/06 at 7:17pm
I think that if you pair the dulce de leche with the coffee, it'll add an unexpected twist, and won't be as sweet as it'd be with chocolate. If you do use choc., make it a super dark variety, and consider using a neutral crust, like a pie crust or something with cornmeal.

Good luck. Sounds like a fun project.
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post #3 of 10
8/2/06 at 9:02am
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Thanks,
When you say the coffee will give it a difernt twist...are you talking about drinking the coffee or incorporating it in the recipe?
I was thinking of drinking it.
L
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post #4 of 10
8/2/06 at 9:15am
LYNEOTTO:
Good day to you. Just a thought. Why not a "TRES LECHE CAKE". ???.
I hope your dinner party goes well. Enjoy the rest of the day young lady.

~Z~BESTUS.:chef:
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post #5 of 10
8/2/06 at 1:38pm
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OOOOOOOOO! Now your talking!
Hugz,
L:lol:
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post #6 of 10
8/2/06 at 2:20pm

sticky honey and candy

my baker is from Peru and his family sent me a cake, it was a bit crunchy with honey and candy all around. I ate it like it was manna from heaven.
The candy looked like confetti!
maybe he will share some secrets with me!
(and i can pass them on to you):bounce:
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post #7 of 10
8/3/06 at 11:30am
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M,
That would be awesome!:look:
Thanks,
Lyne
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post #8 of 10
8/3/06 at 11:55am

names, you must do your homework

Here are the names Walter gave me of some beloved home desserts of Peru:

Arroz Con Leche
Mazamorra
Shampoo
Crema Vlolteada
Torta Helado
Chifon
Choco Tejas
Tres Leches

:bounce:
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post #9 of 10
8/3/06 at 7:50pm
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M,
You are my heroine!
Thanks so much!

Lyne:chef:
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post #10 of 10
8/4/06 at 8:29pm
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M, which was the one you thought was nirvana?
I love Tres Leches...a little meringe with fresh Blackberries could be awesome, and make Tres Leches seem light!
Thanks again,
Lyne
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