Parihuela

This hearty and spicy seafood soup whose flavors and ingredients are uniquely Peruvian originated in the fishing communities of Peru; it is what the fishermen would enjoy after a long day at sea, and it is now a popular dish all along the coast. Parihuela recipes traditionally use firm-fleshed white fish as the main ingredient, such as the center cut of a cod or sea bass, crabs, and a variety of other fresh seafood, while the signature flavor comes from ají panca, a Peruvian chili pepper variety which lends an amazing floral bouquet to the dish, even when used dried. Other seasonings include cumin, ginger, cilantro, and lime juice, making parihuela particularly invigorating.