Expedition South AmericaOct 18, 2017 |
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![]() SPOTLIGHTWelcome to South America—a veritable melting pot of culinary techniques, native ingredients, immigrant influence and memorable, distinctive cuisines. Indigenous crops include familiar favorites such as corn, sweet potatoes, avocados, peanuts and chocolate. But as consumers embrace and seek out new flavors of global cuisine, ingredients such as yucca, yerba mate and guanabana are making their way onto U.S. menus. The most important ingredient in Peruvian cooking—the aji amarillo pepper—brings a bright, fruity and complex flavor to sauces and seafood, growing 124% on U.S. menus over the past four years! These and other exciting ingredients can be used in authentic dishes like Brazilian feijoada, Peruvian ceviche or Chilean cazuela. And they're also versatile tools for putting a unique fusion spin on proven menu items, such as sliders, flatbreads and smoothies. At its core, South American cuisine is rich in grilled meats, stews, seafood and even pizza—types of dishes already beloved by patrons in the U.S. Bring a mix of familiarity and curiosity to new menu items as you explore the flavors of the continent.![]() ![]() MENU INSPIRATION![]() El Pollo Amarillo
Farm-fresh chicken in a soy-lime marinade, cooked on an open-flame rotisserie and based with Custom Culinary® Aji Amarillo Sauce, served with yuca frita, aji amarillo aioli and a tangy jalapeño-cilantro sauce. ![]() Patagonian XL Empanada
Empanada dough (10-inch round) filled with seared rib eye, mashed potatoes, grilled onion, queso Oaxaca and Custom Culinary® Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce, fried until crisp and served with spicy salsa roja. ![]() Acai Pork Loin
Pork loin marinated overnight in cilantro chimichurri, hot smoked and rolled in a mixture of oregano and Cotija cheese, served with pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), farofa (cassava) and a refreshing Custom Culinary® Acai and Lime Chutney. ![]() Pisco Sour Glazed Picarones
Yeast and sweet potato picarones (Peruvian doughnuts), deep-fried and dipped in Custom Culinary® Pisco Sour Glaze while still warm, served with strong coffee. ![]() CUSTOM CULINARY® FEATURED PRODUCTSIntensely flavorful sauces, glazes and chutneys from Custom Culinary® bring the taste of South American cuisine to the menu with ease.
PROMOTIONSGold Label True Foundations™ Bases from Custom Culinary® make it easy to put a wholesome spin on side dishes. BOGO GOLD LABEL TRUE FOUNDATIONS™ BASES ![]() ![]() AUTHENTIC VOICERichard Reilly, CEC, CCA offers a unique perspective on authentic South American cuisine, with a recollection of his time spent in Chile. Learn about this enlightening experience in his latest blog post.View blog post » ![]() ![]() FlavorIQSM from Custom Culinary® is a revolutionary approach to product development. Our four-step process delivers fast, intelligent menu innovations to meet your needs. Click here to learn more about Custom Culinary® and FlavorIQSM. Sources: ![]() |