Valeria Contreras
Valeria Contreras, a 2024 graduate of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Peru, in Gastronomy and Restaurant Management, is a gastronomic enthusiast passionate about exploring the riches of Peruvian biodiversity. Her latest creation, the Oriental Fusion mild sauce, is the result of her creativity in combining different culinary traditions and leveraging unique ingredients.
The Oriental Fusion arises from Valeria's curiosity to blend flavors and textures. Using ingredients like ají limo and ají charapita from the Andes and the Amazon jungle, along with Asian-inspired elements such as kion (ginger), sillao (soy sauce), and sesame oil, Valeria has crafted a sauce that captivates the palate with a perfect balance of spiciness, sweetness, and smoky depth.
Her creation is more than just a sauce — it represents a meeting of two rich culinary heritages: the ancestral flavors of the Andes and the vibrant influences of Oriental cuisine, both of which have deeply shaped Peruvian gastronomy. Oriental Fusion is an expression of Valeria's passion for innovation, tradition, and her commitment to celebrating Peru’s diverse culinary roots.