Peru: Peruvian Food Recap
Peruvian cuisine is one of the most celebrated and diverse in the world, famous for its fusion gastronomy. Japanese immigrants had a lot of influence, resulting in the emergence of Nikkei cuisine. Also, the geography – from coastal plain to high Andes to Amazon jungle – loads and loads of different ingredients. Along the coastline – it was amazing seafood – Peruvian ceviche and tiradito, raw fish marinated either in lime or passion fruit juices – different types of fish and different marinades and varieties of corn and potatoes! Also, the fresh water shrimp in various forms – ceviche de camarones, camarones a la cacerola, and so on. Up in the Andes, we ate a lot of roasted guinea pigs aka cuy! Cuy entero is a whole Guinea pig grilled on open fire – amazingly delicious! Also a huge variety of potatoes and corn, after all Peru is the birthplace of potatoes, they And then of course the drinks – pisco sour, maracuja sour, and more.
