World Flavors Cookbook

Jalea Mixta

A mountain of crispy deep-fried seafood topped with salsa criolla and fried yuca, the ultimate coastal indulgence.

Cuisine: Peru

Ingredients

• Mixed seafood: fish chunks, shrimp, squid rings, mussels
• Seasoned flour or cornstarch for breading
• 1 egg, beaten
• Fried yuca
• Salsa criolla (lime-marinated onions)
• Aji and tartar sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Dip seafood in egg, then dredge in seasoned flour.
2. Deep fry in very hot oil until golden and crispy.
3. Drain well.
4. On a large platter, arrange the fried yuca and top with the seafood mountain.
5. Garnish generously with salsa criolla.
6. Serve with dipping sauces.