Quinua con Manzana is associated with Peru’s regional cooking traditions and centers on quinua, manzana y leche.
This home-style version preserves the general character of the dish. Any wild or unusual ingredient must come from a legal, inspected, food-safe source.
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Peruvian Quinua con Manzana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Description
Peruvian preparation featuring quinua, manzana y leche, adapted for a home kitchen with clear measurements.
Ingredients
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
Ingredients
- 300 g quinua, manzana and milk
- 1 l milk entera (4 cups)
- 180 g sugar (3/4 cup)
- 5 g cinnamon sticks (2 pieces)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- 2 g sal (1/3 de cucharadita)
Preparation
- Clean and prepare the main ingredient (quinua, manzana y leche) with clean utensils and cut it into even portions.
- Prepare the seasoning base and cook it over medium heat until the onion is soft and the chile paste no longer tastes raw.
- Cook gently, stirring as needed, until the flavor and characteristic texture develop.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve in the customary style. Use only legally sourced, food-safe ingredients when the traditional product is wild or uncommon.
Tips
- Use fresh ingredients and clean utensils.
- Adjust the chile heat and salt near the end of cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Peruvian preparation centered on quinua, manzana y leche.
The cleaning and initial cooking can be done ahead; finish or reheat shortly before serving.
Use inspected, food-safe ingredients from legal sources, especially for wild or uncommon regional products.
