Peru has long been known for many things, but above all for its food, here we specify some of them:
1.CEVICHE
The most emblematic dish in the country, prepared with fresh fish or shellfish, bathed with citrus dressings, chili peppers and herbs that only highlight the Peruvian flavor. It is one of those foods that once you taste it you will want to repeat again and again.
2.LOMO SALTADO
Loved by all Peruvians, this Delicious food is made based on beef tenderloin, sautéed in a pan, until it is cooked properly along with a little vinegar or wine, some spices and then served with French fries and rice. The lomo saltado is a food whose origin dates back to the arrival of the Cantonese Chinese to Peru in the 19th century, who finished perfecting this exquisite dish that palates from all over the world seek to try.
3.AJI DE GALLINA
A food consisting of a cream made from shredded chicken breast garnished with yellow chili, onion, pepper and garlic, this food is served with potato and / or white rice. When served at the table, it is a dish that receives high praise from those who try it, this dish, without major doubts, should not be missed.
4.CAUSA LIMEÑA
This food is prepared based on yellow potatoes (Peru being a country with a great variety of potatoes, there are more than 3000 types of potatoes) and its presentation by layers draws attention, thanks to that flavor of chili pepper and a touch of lemon that every Peruvian knows, the flavor of this renowned food conquers the kitchen, tables and hearts.
5.POLLO A LA BRASA
One of the dishes, whose consumption increases the family celebration. It is a dish that consists of chicken grilled over charcoal through a rotary system that allows uniform coercion. It is accompanied by French fries, salad and sauces; He is currently a Peruvian cultural icon.
6.ARROZ CON POLLO
This dish born in IIXX century as an option to the well-known rice with duck of that time, began to conquer the tables of Peruvians and to this day, it can be said that the national gastronomy would not be what it is without rice with chicken in their ranks. It is usually accompanied with huancaína potato or with creole sauce.
7.ANTICUCHOS
They are skewers that are seasoned with cow’s heart, cut into pieces, seasoned with panca pepper, garlic and seasonings to taste, Creole secrets are added that give it a special smell and flavor; This is placed on sticks, and then cooked on a charcoal grill, while brushing it from time to time with dressing. It is served accompanied with boiled or fried potatoes, corn and chili (preferably rocoto).
8.PAPA A LA HUANCAINA
Great Peruvian classic, a dish based on boiled potatoes bathed in the Huancaína sauce, prepared with green chili, cheese, soda crackers, milk, oil and salt to taste; It can be garnished with lettuce, boiled egg and olives.