Peru Food

The dishes of Peru are one of the most diverse in the world and stand at par with other famous cooking like that of the French, Chinese, and Italian. An amalgamation of ancient spices and cooking techniques, Peruvian cuisine's roots begins from the Pre-Inca-Inca times, to the other countries that came to the country, and up to the Peru that is known today.

The usual ingredients

The secret behind the delectable taste of Peruvian cooking are the techniques and ingredients. Although there is no endemic herb utilized in the cooking, the dishes still carry a rich taste that is unique to the country alone. This may be due to the environment of the country which gives birth to excellent ingredients like freshwater touts, ostrich meat, and lamb meat. These ingredients plus a variety of cooking techniques, Peru's food comes out nice and tempting.

Traditional dishes

Some of the popular dishes of the country include papa a la huancaina which is boiled potatoes covered in cheese, and given a little kick by adding a spicy yellow sauce (like the one in curry), and chalona, which is cured alpaca meat. Another traditional dish that must be tasted when visiting Peru is yuca chupe or cassava soup.

Street foods

From traditional dishes served in specialty restaurants, Peru also has its own brand of street food. There is the antichucos or skewered meat, ceviche or marinated meat chunks served with boiled sweet potatoes, and aji de gallina, or shredded chickencooked with milk, onions, chilies, garlic, walnuts and cheese sauce.