“Seco de Chabelo” is presented as the flagship dish of Piura cuisine and its traditional “picanterias”. Unlike other “dry” dishes in Peruvian cuisine, which are juicy stews, this is a dry dish, a type of sautéed or mashed with a rustic and choppy texture.
Its two main ingredients are fried and mashed green banana And the jerky or beef jerky, which gives it a deep smoky flavor. The preparation integrates these components with a vegetable sauce and the acidic and fermented touch of the Chicha de Jora. The result is a robust dish, full of flavor contrasts (sweet, salty, sour, smoky) and textures, traditionally served at the center of the table to share.
