Callao-style mussels

Category
Mussel Dish
Place
Callao, Peru
Other names
Choros a la chalaca
Callao-style mussels

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

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.

02 / MAIN DISH INGREDIENTS

Appetizer

  • Mussels
  • Tomato
  • Red Onion
  • Peruvian corn
  • Rocoto chile
  • Lime Juice
  • White Wine
  • Olive Oil
  • Parsley
  • Black Pepper
  • Salt

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