Exploring the Incredible Cuisine of Peru: The Best Dishes to Try
Peru is a foodie’s paradise. From the Andes to the Amazon, there’s no shortage of delicious dishes to try. Here are some of our favourite dishes from this South American country:
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Ceviche
Ceviche is Peru’s most famous dish. It’s made by marinating raw fish (usually tuna or salmon) in lime juice, onion and chilli peppers for several hours. The final dish can include other seafood like octopus, shrimp and scallops. Ceviche is usually served as tapas with crackers or breadsticks—the same way you would enjoy sushi in the U.S.—but it can also be eaten as an entrée with rice and beans!
Anticuchos
Anticuchos are meat skewers that you can find in most restaurants and cafes. They’re served with a spicy aji sauce, which is made of cooked red peppers, garlic and onion. The meat is grilled on a skewer over an open flame until it reaches your desired degree of doneness (which will vary based on how long you cook it). The dish comes with potatoes and salad for dipping, along with some hot sauce to drizzle on top if desired!
Ají de gallina
Ají de gallina is one of the most common dishes in Peru, and it’s easy to see why. The spicy sauce that accompanies this dish is made with aji Amarillo (a type of hot pepper), corn kernels and potatoes. It can be served with rice or as a side dish to grilled meats like chicken or pork—or even eaten on its own!
Carapulcra
Carapulcra is a hearty dish made with potatoes and pork. The potatoes are cooked in water and then fried, while the pork is cooked in the same water until it is tender. It’s usually served with corn or cassava. This hearty dish from Peru’s Andes region has become popular across Peru due to its simplicity, deliciousness and versatility (you can add other ingredients like tomatoes).
Arroz con pato
Arroz con pato is a Peruvian dish made of rice, duck and spices. The name translates to “rice with duck” and it’s an incredibly popular dish in Lima, where it was first created by Chinese immigrants in the 16th century. Arroz con pato is served with aji Amarillo sauce (Peruvian yellow pepper sauce) that enhances its flavour while adding heat at the same time. Aji Amarillo can be found at most markets around Lima or if you’re feeling adventurous you can make your own!
Peru has some amazing dishes to try!
If you’re looking for a place to go in Peru, look no further than the food. The country is filled with delicious dishes that can be found everywhere, from traditional markets to upscale restaurants. And even if you aren’t interested in trying out any of these exotic foods, there are still plenty of other things to see and do while visiting Peru. The main reason why this article was written: I have learned so much about how people eat here—from what they eat at home to what they order when dining out! It’s really exciting because it means there are so many different kinds of food available all over town!
Peru is a great place to visit, with lots of culture, history and beautiful scenery. You can also try some amazing food there! I hope this list has given you some ideas on what kind of dishes you might want to try when visiting Peru or if you are planning on going there soon.
