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Wednesday 11 March 2020

Peru’s Rotisserie Chicken is Here

EAGLE BEACH — Las Brasas Peruanas is the new kid on the block, part of the restau-
rant, Asi es mi Peru, at Paradise Beach Villas. Offering authentic Peruvian roasted
chicken that gives you a mouthwatering experience, moreover because this is a
dish prepared with love by the Peruvian chef, presented with pride by the Peruvian
owner Roxana van Nes and her Dutch-Surinam husband Jan van Nes. You will
encounter soft and juicy meat, a crispy skin and that special taste because of a
24-hour marinade_ a must-try. Also Take-Out
“Our chicken is marinated 24 hours in a special mix of Pe-
“Pollo a la Brasa, roasted chicken, is a very popular dish in Peru and the first thing ruvian herbs and spices including garlic, cumin and Pe-
my wife does when she visits her home country is paying a visit to Pardos, a well- ruvian pepper and roasted for one hour and 10 minutes
known chicken rotisserie in Lima. She realized she never found a place like this on while preserving its full flavor. Another important element
the island of Aruba”, says Jan. “The seasoning makes the difference and when it of our newest product is that the price is more than rea-
lacks the chicken will be dry and without taste. That was our motivation to bring sonable, thus giving our clientele an alternative to our es-
our own charcoal burning rotisserie from Peru, eco-friendly as it traps heat and tablishment Asi es mi Peru. And not to forget: the Pollo a
steam internally meaning there is no smoke.” In the United States roasted chicken la Brasa has a take-out option too.” Jan continues giving
is a popular dish, now visitors can have a taste of their favorite home-dish, but with an example of a table of eight persons that came to eat-
the Peruvian twist. in and left happy because of the quality of the chicken
and side dishes as well as with the bill. “It is ideal for fami-
lies with children, kids love roasted chicken. Normally it
comes with a fresh garden salad and fries, but we offer
as well ‘chaufa’ (Peru’s version of Chinese Fried Rice) and
other side dishes. There will be more surprises in the future.
Original combos with Inca cola, very well-known in Peru,
are on the menu. We just opened and we already sense
that it is a niche we found.” To make the happy meal
complete there is home-made ice-cream, for sure a hit
with the little ones.

A family-oriented restaurant is what Asi es mi Peru strives
for, and with this extra value of delicious roasted chicken
they make this a fact.

Asi es mi Peru and Las Brasas Peruanas are open for lunch
and dinner, check out their Facebook page: AsíEsMiPerú
or website www.asiesmiperuenaruba.com. q