Alfajores Peruanos: Eating Peruvian Alfajores taste test in Lima, Peru
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- Alfajores hold a special place in my heart. During our wedding, we made Alfajores with Audrey's family to serve our guests during the after-ceremony. However, prior to visiting Lima, I had only tried Argentinan style Alfajores. How would they compare with the Argentinean ones that are considered some of the best in the world? You'll have to find out by watching the video ;)
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Alfajor Peruano: Taste Testing Peruvian Alfajores in Lima, Peru Travel Video Transcript:
So today we're going to be trying something called Alfajores. And this is something you can find throughout South America but it varies from country to country. So today we're having Peruvian Alfajores, so I'm going to open the box for a big reveal. And we've ordered a few different varieties. Wow, that looks awesome. We're very used to the Argentinian ones. Yeah.
So what I've found particularly fascinating upon researching Alfajores is that it has Arabic origins. Then it made its way to Spain and now it has become immensely popular all over South America.
Right, so this is the original which I'm going to be trying first. So it is basically two layers of a crumbly cookie. Let's zoom in on that. It has. You can zoom in. It has Manjar Blanco in the middle which is kind of like Dulce De Leche. It is a milk caramel. It is very sweet. And then it has like a white powdery sugar like icing sugar on top. It looks like a very generous amount of the dulce de leche. So this is a miniature version of the original Alfajor And it is what I'm trying first. Bite sized.
Mmmm.
Those are really nice. Up to standard? Mmmm. Nice and sugary. I think it would be nice for breakfast or for a little snack. Heck, maybe even dinner. I could see you eating that for dinner. You like your sweets. It is really nice.
Alright, I'm also going to have the original one. And Alfajores kind of have a special place in my heart because during our wedding one of the things we made together as a family with Audrey's family is a huge batch of Alfajores which we ate of course and shared to our guests. So high expectations here and it does have some positive memories for me as well.
Mmmm. One big bite. That's pretty good.
Okay, so I'm interested in having this one next because it looks like chocolate. Let's hold that up. I'll zoom in. Oh yeah, it's got a chocolate layer.
Okay, first 'unofficial bite' over here. Yeah, that is really nice. It kinds of reminds me of the original Alfajor but the big difference here is that it has a crunchier exterior and if you see over on this side it is covered in what appears to be walnuts.
How about the cookie dough? Does it also have nuts? Is it crunchy? Yeah, it is definitely crunchier than the original one which is more like a thin cookie.
Alright, and then we are down to one. The one and only lonely one. So it is my turn.
I believe this one has honey. That is what I was told. It looks sticky. It looks big. Oh, my gosh. Look at that. Okay, it is like a triple one. So triple layered Alfajor. Dude, it is spilling all over the place.
Let's get a really good zoom in on that. Like that is just...woah. That is some serious, serious topping overflow there. And the taste? Well, that is not your average honey that is for sure. It's really thick and sticky. I've had it in a few other Peruvian desserts but I still don't know what it is made out of. Yeah, it has a stronger flavor than regular honey.
So we picked up this little goodie box from La Casa Del Alfajor which translates to the house of the Alfajor. And a yeah, it was a great little goodie box but I guess what sort of surprised me was that I ended up liking the original the most. How about you? Same. Loved the original.
So I guess the take home message for today is don't mess with that awesome classic good flavor.
This is part of our Travel in Peru series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Peruvian culture, Peruvian arts, Peruvian foods, Peruvian religion, Peruvian cuisine and Peruvian people. All things Peruano.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
my friends, I believe the filling on that last alfajor is a cane sugar and fig honey. This is usually very sticky and sweet and used on several other desserts in Peru. Great vid, BTW!!
LUIS FE Rojas Thank you very much! We appreciate you explaining what it is.
I looooooooove alfajores..I am peruvian my family always makes them. THat last alfajore you had..i think was like a turron-like alfajor and the syrup if I am not mistaken..is made of chancaca ( you can google that word ). Anyway that third alfajor is just too sweet...too much I think. But I am so happy you guys posted this... I love my peruvian alfajores....yum yum!!
Kelly Torrs Thank you! Alfajores is one of our favorite desserts. Audrey's Mom makes a wonderful homemade recipe.
+Samuel & Audrey are any of you Peruvians because in one of your videos you say you came here to visit your family I guess.
I think Audrey is Latin American...if I am not mistaken, she has a non American tiny accent.
At 3:10 the alfajor you were eating I guess is "algarrobina". It's also a peruvian fruit. It's sweet and a little bitter.
+Carlos Villegas Oh, that makes sense! Thanks for letting us know :)
ese ultimo alfajor q comen q es de la casa del alfajor es riquisimo y tb me gusta el alfajor arequipeño que venden en la plaza de armas de arequipa es buenaso tambien
The last one seems to be the filling that it is been used for Turrón de Doña Pepa. Alfajores are Absolutely delicious!
Thanks Peter!~ We just loved them.
im peruvian gracias por visitar peru felices fiesta peruanas
I'm loving these Peru videos! Peru is on my bucket list. Very sweet wedding alfajore story 🖒
Thank you!
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Please next time have to come to Arequipa - Peru. The food here is simply delicious and the weather is the best. I love your Channel
Bryan Jesus Rivera Vidal Thank you! We're be back in Peru next year with plans to visit Arequipa :)
Samuel & Audrey visit colca canon
So I asked my buddy who's originally from Lima about an alfajor... his reply was, What's that, some sort of dominant streetwalker? He laughed and said his grandma made the best ones for birthdays and holidays. Had to share that with you guys.
20alphabet Hahahaha ;) I snorted a bit of ice tea up my nose reading that.
You guys are awesome 😍 lots of love from Peru ❤️
Zamira Puelles Thank you very much! We'll be back in Peru again next year :)
mmm, alfajores!!!. I've never tried other version of alfajor but I could eat them all!!!.
scca1408 I didn't know they had different kinds as well! What a treat it was to try them :) However, I must say the original is still the best IMO :)
The Peruvian Alfajor is the best by far!!!!! Enough said *drops mic*
KOSMOS390 :) No argument from me on that.
Samuel & Audrey el mejor ( ͡ ͡° ͜ ʖ ͡ ͡°)
El alfajor es Argentino lo suyo es el pisco y el ceviche. Sus alfajores no competencia con los terrabusi torta y menos que menos con los Jorgito o Havanna. Seguro son ricos pero el alfajor #1 es Argentino.
el alfajor es arabe traido a las americas por los espanoles, asi que es herencia de todos los pueblos que pertenecieron a la corona.
Love watching you guys & love how you guys will try any cultures food... I started watching both of went to Cambodia 😊
Cynthia Chei Thank you! Oh, wow that was a while ago. We really appreciate the support. Food is a big reason why we love to travel so much.
in Miraflores there is a place that not so many tourists mention; it is "La bodega de la Trattoria", it was near from you were in this video; in that place, the alfajores are superior than casita del alfajor's, and you should try "bocanera de chocolate" in that place, it will be worth it!!, nice video anyway!!!!!
Oh, thank you! We'll be back in Lima again next year so hopefully we can swing by this place you recommended :)
I recommend you Punta Sal and Huanchaco (Trujillo) two beautiful beaches
Esteban Rodríguez Thanks for the recommendations! :)
No recomiendes nada tío q esas son playas a medio pelo
if you plan to visit Peru again, consider the July the 28th, 2021, 200 years of independence.
I agree with kosmos390, it's 100% Peruvian.,i love alfajores..
+nilt diaz They're good!
you guys are just awesome!!! Greetings from Peru...we both have the same flag colors I've just noticed that hahah
Thank you! Indeed, that is true :)
+Samuel & Audrey : Thanks for visiting my beautiful country Peru, July 28 is our Independence day.
Samuel & Audrey your welcome
WOO ROMANTIC MOMENT,!!! PARK OF LOVE !! COSTA VERDE LIMA!
chriscar25 It is a very nice place to visit.
Alfajorres del valle de Tambo Arequipaes una delicia .......
Los alfajores son muy ricoss
Esa era la costa verde!!! donde estaban al comienzo💗
Arabic countries have one like the original one you tried. Actually many foods have Arabic roots such as Mexican al pastor meat used in tacos etc.
That is really cool to hear. What are they called?
I dunno but they sell them at some Arabic stores we have shopped at for our middle eastern fixes. I'll have to look next time.
Haha alfajor is originally arabic, its name just indicates it 'al fajor' root 'al' is an arabic particle used in spanish words.
hii I' m Peruvian, the honey that it's inside is a fruit honey with several ones BTW love the video😍😍
+stella adler Thanks for letting us know! :)
Been watching your videos since the beginning of your travelog videos . Gotta say you guys are getting awesome ! Damn ..Do you guys do this for a living! ? Peace!xx
Thank you very much! Yes, we're now traveling and working online as our jobs.
+Samuel & Audrey aww that's great ! Looking forward for more of your travel videos around the world .stay awesome sam and audrey!! . Much love from Singapore 😄😄
Thank you! We plan to visit Singapore again next year. We're really excited about that.
+Samuel & Audrey that's really great! If you do ,I hope you guys will get to enjoy our amazing local dishes! . 😁😁
Audrey, what nail polish are you wearing? So pretty!
quietasamouse I don't know! I just got a manicure done while I was there and I chose a natural tone that had a hint of pink. I wish I knew the colour! :)
Ese sabor que sienten es del "Anis"
it's some kind of jam, made of diferent kind of fruits with sugar....
Nury Sotelo Ah, thanks for letting us know!
Samuel & Audrey your welcome!
los unicos y verdaderos y los mas ricos son del peru
hi guys, cookie that are tested to last honey cookies
Gaby Sama Pala Thanks for letting us know.
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I'm Peruvian but I have never like Alfajores or turron to dry for my taste
FrancoDrago You definitely need some water to wash it down.
Yes maybe a warm glass of Emoliente or a refreshing Chicha Morada will go good with