Peruvian Jalea Recipe

Jalea is spanish for jelly. This dish, however, has nothing to do with the sweet jams were used to spreading on toast for breakfast. In peru, jalea is actually a dish consisting of fried fish and seafood served with fried yucca and chifles, which are fried slices of green plantain. Dont forget the creole sauce, or the creamy pepper sauce, mayonnaise, and lime. Although its easy to make at home, people often order jalea in restaurants. And when it comes to the table, everyone is always thrilled with the morsels of fried fish, known as fish crackling. Sometimes, jalea can be served as an appetizer to share, other times it can be served as an individual dish. The contrast in textures and temperatures is one of the things that i like most about this rustic yet exquisite dish. With holy week right around the corner, its good to note that this jalea is perfect for easter or good friday.