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What Is Jalea de Mariscos?

Jalea de mariscos is a Peruvian platter of crispy fried seafood, usually fish, shrimp and calamari, served with fried yuca and topped with a tangy salsa of red onion, lime and chili. It is crunchy, bright and made for sharing. La Granja serves jalea, including a personal size, on its Specialties menu.

What Is in a Jalea?

A classic jalea piles golden fried fish and seafood high on a platter. Fried yuca adds a creamy, crisp side, and a fresh salsa criolla of red onion and lime cuts through the richness. Many people add tartar sauce or a spicy sauce on the side.

How Is Jalea Different From Ceviche?

Ceviche is cold and cured in lime. Jalea is hot and fried. They are two sides of the Peruvian seafood table, and many families order both.

What Other Seafood Does La Granja Serve?

The seafood platters include criollo fish, garlic fish and spicy fish, each available with shrimp, plus fried fish chunks, fried calamari, macho fish and seafood rice. The seafood sampler brings fried calamari, fried shrimp, fried fish chunks and fish ceviche together with tartar sauce.

Is Jalea Good for a Group?

Yes. The full jalea is a sharing platter. For one person, ask for the personal jalea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is jalea de mariscos?

Jalea de mariscos is a Peruvian platter of fried fish and seafood served with fried yuca and a salsa of onion, lime and chili.

Does La Granja have a personal size jalea?

Yes. La Granja offers a personal jalea on its Specialties menu.

What is the difference between jalea and ceviche?

Jalea is fried and served hot. Ceviche is raw seafood cured in lime and served cold.

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