Fritada

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Fritada well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The fresh and citrusy base was authentic and the use of mote hominy showed real knowledge. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. T…

I've now had Fritada prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises aji criollo in the way llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The fresh and citrusy character is more pronounced and di…

You can taste history in Fritada if you know what to look for. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The earthy from corn character reflects those layers — mote hominy doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The an indigenous m…