FEATURE RECIPE
Peruvian chupe

Peruvian chupe

Chupe is a light, soupy stew from Chile and Peru. Add more or less cayenne depending on your taste, keeping in mind that the spiciness gives the dish its South American flair.

Serves 6

Cooking Time Prep time 15 mins, cook 50 mins



150 gm   (¾ cup) red quinoa (see note), rinsed under cold running water
2 tbsp   olive oil
1   Spanish onion, finely chopped
4   garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
2 tsp   ground cumin
¾ tsp   ground cayenne
750 ml   (3 cups) chicken stock
600 gm   baby Otway red potatoes (see note), scrubbed and halved
400 gm   canned tomatoes, finely chopped
2   corn cobs, kernels removed and reserved
18   green king prawns, peeled, cleaned, tails intact
100 gm   cow’s milk feta, broken into chunks
To serve:   baby English spinach leaves


1 Cook quinoa in a saucepan of boiling water until tender (10 minutes), drain and set aside.
2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic and stir occasionally until soft (8-10 minutes). Add spices, stir until fragrant (1 minute). Add stock, potato and tomato, and stir occasionally until potato is tender (20-25 minutes). Add corn, cook for 5 minutes, add prawns, cook until pink and cooked through (3-5 minutes). Scatter quinoa, feta and spinach over chupe to serve.

Note Red quinoa is available from select delicatessens and health food stores. If unavailable, substitute white or pearl quinoa. Baby Otway red potatoes are available from select delicatessens and greengrocers. If unavailable, substitute another baby potato.

Drink Suggestion A cold bottle of lager.

RECIPE Lisa Featherby PHOTOGRAPHY Jason Loucas STYLING Mia Asker and Lisa Featherby DRINK SUGGESTION Max Allen


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