A Peruvian festive feast: A Peruvian chef shares his family Christmas recipes


Growing up in Lima, Peru, Franco Aldana recalls a fun, festive Christmas filled with a rich array of food and family members who spent all day feasting and indulging in the merriment of the day.

Growing up in Lima, Peru, Franco Aldana recalls a fun, festive Christmas filled with a rich array of food and family members who spent all day feasting and indulging in the merriment of the day.

“When our families used to get together – all the women in the family – the grandmothers, aunts, cousins and sisters would cook the food and the men in the family would buy the wine and gifts as well as decorate the Christmas tree. We all had roles to play,” says the cheerful Aldana, who helms Peruvian restaurant Feliz in Kuala Lumpur.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
food , lifestyle food , Christmas

Next In Living

‘Now we have a voice’: How indigenous architects are redesigning Canada
Scavenging ravens memorise vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study
Korea’s sizzling treat: Jeon is a Korean favourite for a reason – here’s why
US colleges see spike in students with disabilities, including elite schools
Malaysian restaurant Au Jardin ranks No 39 on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list
Tipsy-Turvy Quick Shots: Special Releases, World Class, and collaborations
How to keep your dog entertained while indoors
Argentina’s wine industry withers on the vine as consumption hits a record low
Breakup home deco? When a fresh start means a fresh interior
To save or splurge? Young Malaysians share what they do with their duit raya

Others Also Read