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Choritos A La Chalaca (6) Recipe

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Dec 06 2025

30m

Serves 6

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Make Choritos A La Chalaca (6) in just 30m. Slightly spiced and steamed mussels covered with diced onions, cilantro and tomatoes topped with Peruvian choclo and cancha, finally bathed in lime juice.

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Ingredients

Mussels

Chalaca Topping

Preparation

Preparing Mussels

1. Clean the Mussels

Rinse the mussels under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Scrub the shells with a brush to ensure they are clean.

2. Steam the Mussels

In a large pot, add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Place the cleaned mussels in a steaming basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Preparing Chalaca Topping

3. Dice the Vegetables

Finely dice the red onion and tomatoes. Chop the cilantro leaves, discarding the stems.

4. Mix the Topping

In a bowl, combine the diced red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add the Peruvian choclo, lime juice, aji amarillo paste, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.

Assembly

5. Plate the Mussels

Once the mussels are steamed and opened, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter.

6. Top with Chalaca Mixture

Spoon the chalaca topping generously over each mussel, making sure to distribute the mixture evenly.

7. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle cancha on top for added crunch and serve immediately, garnished with extra lime wedges on the side.

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