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Soup:
Sopa Del Dia (soup of the day)
- This was a sweet potato soup with a
kick of pepper, and topped with some cebiche. This was absolutely
fantastic! We wanted to lick our bowls to get all of it.
Tapas:
The tapas can be
ordered by plate size with small plates ($6.00), medium plates
($11.00), and large plates ($19.00)
Cebiche
- De Pescado "5 Elementos" - Traditional cebiche of fresh fish. This
is a traditional Peruvian dish where raw foods are "cooked" in key
lime juice with onions, cilantro, hot peppers, and salt. It was
served with small piece of corn-on-the cob, slices of camote (yam). - This was excellent! I could make a meal of this
wonderful cebiche.
Yuca Rellena - Cheese-stuffed yucca with an aji Amarillo and cheese sauce.
- They unusual and very good.
Pimiento
Piquillo Relleno - Piquillo
peppers stuffed with cheese, quinoa and Serrano ham.
- This was a favorite with
everyone at our table.
Choros a la Chalaca - Mussels cooked in Peruvian beer with salsa criolla, lime and salt.
- Very good but not outstanding.
Palta
Rellena de Cangrejo y Langostinos -
Avocado
stuffed with crab and shrimp. - Also very good.
Main Course:
Corderito
De Los Andes - A succulent double rack of grass-fed lamb grilled
to order, and served with a Pervian yellow potato and two cheese
timbale with a sublime roasted pepper demi-glace.($26.00) - Cooked to perfection and very delicious.
Seco
a la Nortena - An old family recipe; lamb shank slow-cooked in
the traditional Northern Peruvian style with cilantro, black
beer, aji amarillo, onions and garlic served with a canary bean
stew and salsa criolla. ($19.00) - My husband was a little
disappointed with this lamb shank. He said it was good,
but he has had better.
Desserts:
Plato
de Crema Quemada - Three pots of creme brulee each highlighting
a distinct Peruvian flavor. ($7.00) - This was excellent.
Authentic
Peruvian Truffles - Handmade truffles in assorted flavors.
($3.00 each)
Cusco: yellow hot pepper, spiced citrus peel in milk chocolate
Capuli: Dark chocolate ganache infused with Anise.
What can you say about chocolate truffles? There is nothing
that I don't like about chocolate, and these were very rich and
good!
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Tapas:
The tapas can be
ordered by plate size with small plates ($7.00), medium plates
($13.00, and large plates ($24.00). Prices are risen since a year
ago.
We didn't
order any main courses this evening. We decided to just
order tapas and share them with the four (4) of us. As
usual, every tapa we ordered was cooked to perfection
and tasted absolutely wonderful! This restaurant is
becoming one of my favorites in the Portland area.
Owner Doris Rodriguez de
Platt, a native of Peru, is very friendly and inviting
to everyone as she makes her way from table to table
welcoming everyone.
Causa
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Morada
- Smoked Trout Salad
A traditional preparation of freshly mashed
potatoes, infused with key lime juice and pressed into a
cake with assorted fillings.
Choros a La Chalaca
- mussels cooked in white wiine with tomato-corn salsa
criolla.
Anticucho de Pollo
- Marinated chicken kebobs, served with huacatay-peanut
sauce.
Quesos Artesanos Con Membrillo
- Assorted artisanal cheeses with quince jam.
Yuca
Rellena
- Cheese-stuffed yuca with an ají Amarillo and cheese
sauce.
Ahumados de Mar Y Rio
- Assorted smoked fish from the river and the sea.
Desserts:
Plato
de Crema Quemada - Three pots of creme brulee each highlighting
a distinct Peruvian flavor. ($7.50) - This was excellent.
Sorbet O Helado
Del Dia -
Rich Chai Tea Gelato. ($6.50)
Authentic
Peruvian Truffles - Handmade truffles in assorted flavors.
($3.00 each)
Cusco: yellow hot pepper, spiced citrus peel in milk chocolate
Loreto: passionfruit and apricots in milk chocolate
Just as I remembered the truffles from my previous visit.
Very rich and very delicious!
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The meal starts with a basket of small
rolls with three dipping sauces that you can enjoy as you look over
the menu and drink your cocktail. 
Be sure any try the Pisco Sour,
which is the national drink of Peru and Chile. Pisco is a refreshing
sweet/tart grape based brandy common in South America, shaken with
lemon juice, sugar, and an egg white then served up in a martini
glass.