Choros a La Chalaca

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 4

Delicious Choros a La Chalaca recipe for your dinner party

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	36 mussels ( boiled until open , left intact on a half shell )
	6 tomatoes ( I use roma , finely diced )
	3/4 cup cilantro ( diced )
	1 small red onion ( finely minced )
	1 can yellow peppers ( aji amarillo )
	1 tablespoon msg
	2 limes , juice of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

Fat

Choros a La Chalaca is a traditional Peruvian seafood dish that is popular along the Pacific coast. It is typically served as an appetizer, but can also be enjoyed as a main course. The dish is made by mixing diced tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, yellow peppers, and lime juice together and spooning the mixture onto boiled mussels. The result is a flavorful and refreshing seafood dish that is perfect for summer entertaining. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or looking for a healthy and delicious meal, Choros a La Chalaca is a great choice.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and yellow peppers.
2.	Squeeze in lime juice and add MSG to taste.
3.	Arrange the mussels on a platter, each with its shell half intact.
4.	Spoon the mixture onto each mussel.
5.	Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

Choros a La Chalaca is a flavorful and healthy seafood dish.

The combination of mussels, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice makes for a delicious and refreshing meal.

This recipe is easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or main course.

CONS

Mussels can be expensive and may not be readily available in some areas.

Some people may be allergic to seafood, making this dish unsuitable for them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mussels are a low-fat and low-calorie source of protein.
They are also a good source of vitamin B-12, selenium, and zinc.
The tomatoes in this recipe are a good source of vitamin C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
The cilantro in this recipe has been linked to promoting digestion and reducing inflammation.