Andina by Martin Morales Promotion

Martin Morales is an ambassador of Peruvian food and arts. Born in Peru, he left after the Communist terrorist group known as the Shining Path guerrillas threatened his father and has lived in London for over 20 years.

He is a self-taught chef who began seriously cooking at the age 9 with his great-aunts in Lima (but started at their sides as young as four years of age). After years of dreaming of opening his own restaurant, he gave up his career in music and opened Ceviche Soho in 2012. His first cookbook, Ceviche, won numerous awards and was one of the first books on Peruvian cuisine in my collection (note the many tabs on my copy – I tried most of those recipes with great success). 

Morales highly anticipated second cookbook, Andina: The Heart of Peruvian Food: Recipes and Stories from the Andes does not disappoint and soon is on its way to being dressed in sticky tabs. Andina is a word that means woman, or a dish or ingredient from the Andes. Andina is in the author’s blood and now four restaurants later (Ceviche SohoCeviche Old StAndina and the new Casita Andina), Morales has realized his dreams while staying true to his love of Peruvian food, art and music. He has even returned to his musical roots with the formation of Tiger’s Milk Records specializing in Peruvian music.  

Andina has the same raised tile-look cover as Ceviche, the same brilliant photography and colorful dishes but feels a little more upscale with recipes that have longer lists of ingredients and more of a restaurant-type presentation. Still as approachable as the first, this cookbook will have its rightful spot on my bookshelf to be used and tabbed for years to come. (Note: Measurements are in weight with a handy UK to US conversion chart included.)

Special thanks to Quadrille for providing the materials for our preview and three copies for our contest below. Check out Martin Morales’ work – he’s fresh and his food is exciting and delicious.

 

 

Our  will give you a closer look inside this beautiful title and our  shares the following recipes:

The publisher is offering three copies of this book to EYB Members in the US, UK, NZ and AU. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. For more information on this process, please see our step-by-step help post. Be sure to check your spam filters to receive our email notifications. Prizes can take up to 6 weeks to arrive from the publishers. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on June 13th, 2018.

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73 Comments

  • lean1  on  May 3, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes look like a good choice.

  • mpdeb98  on  May 3, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes

  • MiMi60  on  May 3, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes (Panqueques de camote) I just learned the love of as we say in the south sweet tators .. so I would for sure want to do this one.

  • SallyCristina  on  May 3, 2018

    Tuna, pickled pineapple and black quinoa ceviche (Yana ceviche)

  • jmay42066  on  May 3, 2018

    Pumpkin casserole (Locro de zapallo)

  • sarahawker  on  May 4, 2018

    Shoreditch empanada

  • copycath2018  on  May 4, 2018

    Confit pork and fried egg

  • vickster  on  May 4, 2018

    Confit figs with vanilla cream

  • susiebee  on  May 4, 2018

    Tender lamb on 128. Always looking for different ways to cook a great family favourite

  • kmn4  on  May 4, 2018

    Santiago kid goat stew (Guiso de cabrito de Santiago)

  • jifar  on  May 4, 2018

    Shoreditch empanada would be my first recipe

  • minilynn3  on  May 4, 2018

    Quinoa and cheese pudding

  • fluffysammy  on  May 4, 2018

    I would make the Pork balls with Racoto Jam

  • sgump  on  May 4, 2018

    The artichoke pie (pastel de alcachofas) sounds lovely!

  • ravensfan  on  May 4, 2018

    Mamita Naty's roast suckling pig (El lechoncito de Mamita Naty)

  • contest718  on  May 4, 2018

    Confit pork and fried egg (Chicharrón con Huevo). I have always wanted to do this but never had the balls to confit anything. lol Oh PP Roast sucking pig yummo!!

  • circ2000  on  May 4, 2018

    Shoreditch empanada

  • LaurenE  on  May 4, 2018

    Confit figs with vanilla cream

  • t.t  on  May 5, 2018

    Sweet steamed potato buns (Otongo)

  • sequoia55  on  May 5, 2018

    Pumpkin casserole

  • lgroom  on  May 5, 2018

    The artichoke pie.

  • cora429  on  May 5, 2018

    Quinoa, cranberry, and pecan pudding

  • sunset34  on  May 6, 2018

    Tender lamb sounds lovely

  • TrishaCP  on  May 6, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes

  • BMeyer  on  May 6, 2018

    empanada

  • Dannausc  on  May 6, 2018

    Artichoke ceviche

  • fbrunetti  on  May 6, 2018

    Potatoes with Huancayo sauce

  • Shelley.b  on  May 6, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes

  • heyjude  on  May 7, 2018

    Pork Confit with Fried Eggs

  • Sfgordon  on  May 7, 2018

    I would try Aubergine Quechua tacu tacu (Tacu tacu Quechua)

  • RickPearson54  on  May 7, 2018

    artichoke pie

  • thecharlah  on  May 8, 2018

    Amarillo chilli bombs (Bombas de ají amarillo)

  • rchesser  on  May 8, 2018

    Confit figs with vanilla cream (Higos con crema de vainilla)

  • lapsapchung  on  May 9, 2018

    Black pudding and quail eggs (Yawar picante)

  • shellee  on  May 9, 2018

    Quinoa, cranberries and pecan porridge (Avena de quinna, arándanos y pecanas) ๐Ÿ™‚

  • kateiscoooking  on  May 11, 2018

    plantain and butterscotch!

  • sugo  on  May 12, 2018

    Pork balls with rocoto jam (Bolitas de chancho con rocoto) (

  • rosie05  on  May 12, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes.

  • southerncooker  on  May 12, 2018

    We fell in love with Peruvian food while in California. Our apt. was really close to a Peruvian restaurant and we ate here often. Would love to recreate some of those dishes. I didn't recognize any in the index list but hoping I will if I see the book. Might as well start with breakfast – fiery eggs sound good as does the sweet potato pancakes.

  • LeBunne  on  May 12, 2018

    Solterito… Love the fresh and colourful vibe of the recipe, and, for that matter, the whole book.

  • GregH  on  May 13, 2018

    Aubegins Fries

  • clairew137  on  May 13, 2018

    Confit figs with vanilla cream

  • lpatterson412  on  May 14, 2018

    Sweet steamed potato buns!!

  • Ishtar  on  May 15, 2018

    Santiago kid goat stew

  • reeza83  on  May 17, 2018

    Chocolate quinoa brownies (Brownie de choco-quinna) sound perfect

  • Livia  on  May 17, 2018

    It has got to be the Oxapampa tart (Shtrukala de Oxapampa) ๐Ÿ™‚

  • jd5761  on  May 17, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes for me

  • sywcindy  on  May 18, 2018

    Ancient prawn chowder

  • TanyaD  on  May 19, 2018

    Sweet steamed potato buns (Otongo)

  • Siegal  on  May 19, 2018

    I want to make sweet potato pancakes

  • SuzDuck  on  May 21, 2018

    Aubergine fries (Berenjenas fritas), one of my favourite vegetables!

  • Teruska  on  May 21, 2018

    I think I might want to move to Peru! Confit pork and fried egg caught my eye right off the bat. Two of my favorite foods. Looking through the rest of the index has me checking to make sure my passport is current!

  • RNJessicaK  on  May 23, 2018

    Helado de Queso!!

  • eatysmith  on  May 23, 2018

    "Which recipe in the index would you try first?" Oxapampa tart (Shtrukala de Oxapampa)!

  • annime  on  May 25, 2018

    confit pork and fried egg!

  • Kduncan  on  May 25, 2018

    Tuna, pickled pineapple and black quinoa ceviche

  • EmilyR  on  May 26, 2018

    Aubergine fries (Berenjenas fritas)

  • Curlyfatkins  on  May 28, 2018

    Santiago kid goat stew (Guiso de cabrito de Santiago)

  • rachael_mc  on  May 28, 2018

    Black pudding and quail eggs (Yawar picante)

  • robynsanyal  on  May 28, 2018

    Aubergine fries (Berenjenas fritas)

  • tarae1204  on  May 28, 2018

    Potatoes with Huancayo sauce

  • NaomiH  on  May 30, 2018

    Potatoes with Huancayo sauce (Papa a la Huancaína) — I am so excited for this cookbook!

  • WCchopper  on  May 30, 2018

    Any and all ceviches!

  • auntietina  on  June 1, 2018

    Infused watermelon and fresco cheese salad sounds like a fun summer option.

  • Laura1  on  June 1, 2018

    Aubergine fries

  • Katiefayhutson  on  June 3, 2018

    Sweet potato pancakes

  • Radley  on  June 4, 2018

    Chocolate Song

  • ameliark  on  June 7, 2018

    Pumpkin casserole

  • Su2cool  on  June 9, 2018

    I just got back from Peru, hiking the Inca Trail, and LOVED the food. I can't wait to try EVERYTHING!

  • VeryVigario  on  June 9, 2018

    Tuna, pickled pineapple and black quinoa ceviche

  • bangss  on  June 9, 2018

    That Oxampampa Tart looks amazing!!

  • parnassus  on  June 10, 2018

    honestly, the pig trotters

  • jigglesfrog  on  June 13, 2018

    Fiery eggs (Picante de huevos)

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