
In Peru, one of the tastiest expressions of our miscegenation is, without a doubt, Peruvian cuisine. For its texture, flavor and ingredients that make up each recipe. Then we will present the 5 best dishes that you should not miss when traveling to Peru.
1) Ceviche
One of the unmissable culinary dishes in Peru is the famous ceviche, it is a very typical gastronomic meal of the northern coast of Peru such as Piura, Lima, Lambayeque, Tumbes and La Libertad, this exquisite gourmet is part of a fusion of cultures, already Over the years several proposals have been found, the most recognized are, mixed ceviche, fish ceviche and black shell ceviche. It is also considered one of the aphrodisiac dishes of Peru.
2) Causa limeña
The Causa limeña , is a typical dish of Peru that has a pre-Columbian origin. This dish is very popular in the capital, Lima and is made with yellow potatoes, accompanied with a slice of egg, its olive, tuna and a shredded chicken. A simple but very delicious culinary meal.
3) Aji de Gallina
is a meal that will delight the taster, it is a native dish of Peru, its creamy texture throws pieces of shredded chicken, accompanied with a portion of white rice and a touch of elegance with the olive, make this must see dish too.
4) Anticuchos
is impossible not to try the anticucho this delicacy when arriving in Peru, there are different varieties of anticuchos but the original one is of heart of beef specially seasoned in ají panca, skewered in a cane stick. And accompanied, there is already potato combined on the grill or a delicious “Peruvian corn” pussy, and the inevitable chili pepper and its chicha morada or chicha de jora.
This dish can be found in restaurants or just walking the streets and if you ask where they sell it, be sure that every local friend knows it.
5) Lomo saltado
A peculiar gastronomic dish that is a Peruvian recipe with fusion of Chinese cuisine, contains a delicious beef sauteed with vegetables, its rich fried potato and the infallible white rice.