Carapulcra: Peruvian Pork Stew Recipe With Peanuts & Potatoes

It’s no wonder this quintessential Peruvian pork stew has become so popular in the last few decades. The tasty stew made with traditional dried potato, diced pork and ground peanuts is as delicious as it is filling and versatile. And it’s an easy recipe anyone can follow. What’s the story behind carapulcra? There’s a fascinating tale to tell your dinner guests as you serve up steaming plates of this classic Peruvian stew. Let’s retrace the route this dish took from its roots to its current status and then prepare the carapulcra recipe ourselves! Then we’ll get to the juicy recipe.