The country of Peru is known worldwide for many things. The majestic ruins of Machu Picchu Inca still tops the list, accompanied by images of alpacas and Andean colored clothing, and the unique sounds of bamboo flutes and churrangos bread. Throughout the seven months I made my home in Peru, I discovered something equally colorful traditional costumes, as well as majestic as the ancient ruins, and as unique as the music. I speak from the world of Peruvian cuisine.
A dish that had a significant impact on Latin American cuisine, and has touched the pallets of the word throughout the Peruvian ceviche. Variations can be found in Chile through Mexico every year, but the original flavor, and probably the best, from the Pacific coast of Peru. This is where the fresh fish and shellfish are caught, cut into strips or bite, and marinated in a sauce of lime. The meat is never cooked using the heat, but rather, the acid of lemon juice to cook the fish by chemical means. Cheviches different there, made with a variety of sauces, but is usually served with onions, slices of red pepper, some sweet potatoes, and a big, juicy corn kernels called cancha.
Another signature food of Peru, which is rarely opponents, they are delicious to drink chicha morada. Although there are actually many varieties of chicha chicha morada is made of pineapple peel buy hot, flavored with cloves and cinnamon, and purple dyed by adding Maiz Morada, or purple corn. It serves as a wonderful accompaniment for almost any traditional dish of Peru, and must be ordered in most restaurants either glass or jar.
Even the most basic of foods can be a delight your taste buds. Common dish throughout the country, Lomo saltado, a simple bed fries topped with sauté onions, tomatoes and strips of beef. Personally, it may seem nothing special, but the touch must be used to pan with the wine, which is not absorbed by the juicy tomatoes, and give off a different flavor.
Basic Peruvian fusion cuisine, which is surprisingly common, can be found in Shifa, there seems to be filling almost every corner. Usually an inexpensive option Chifa have different dishes that combine the styles of Chinese and Peruvian, and evolved into its own brand of cuisine. Arroz is a heating plate of rice, often with scrambled eggs, pieces of salchichas (like a hot dog), green onions and red, cooked in the wok with soy sauce. It always comes with a cream Aji, you can add to their taste to give the dish a little more spice.
It would be appropriate to end with something sweet to complement our range of flavors. Churros are common throughout Latin America, and you can taste in most Mexican restaurants in the United States. Peruvians put their personal touch on the sticks of fried dough covered with cinnamon and sugar. They often take the freedom to fill with candy, chocolate or fruit jam. In reality, the sky is the limit to how you can be creative.
It's really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to food of Peru, which has an amazing selection of regional specialties, all with their unique taste and own influences. All of Spicy stuffed peppers, tamales and pastries stuffed. For someone who loves food, Peruvian cuisine is sure to leave them a world of possibilities to explore delicious.
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