Choritos à la chalaca

Choritos a la chalaca is a Peruvian dish originating from the port of Callao. The word "choritos" refers to mussels, while "a la chalaca" means Callao-style. The dish is made by steaming the mussels, then topping them with a spicy salsa featuring tomatoes, corn, rocoto peppers, onions, lime juice, olive oil, and parsley. Choritos a la chalaca is traditionally served as an appetizer with a glass of cold beer on the side.