7 Things You Need To Know About Peruvian Cuisine

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7 Things You Need To Know About Peruvian Cuisine

• Peruvian cuisines offer an unmatched blend. The
  foods are robust yet delicate, while some have an
  acidic taste that melds with the starch. You
  also get to experience hot and cold served on the
  same plate. The balance in Peruvian cuisine
  offers spicy and bold flavors that deepen with
  every bite, giving you an unmatched experience.
  Peruvian cuisine is prepared through unique
  cooking techniques to give a rich taste, which
  makes the food popular across all continents. But
  how much do you know about Peruvian cuisine?
• Here are seven things you should know
• Corn fits everywhere
• As a traditional staple, corn is a common
  ingredient in most Peruvian cuisines and fits
  into any dish. Besides, there are numerous corn
  varieties in Peru, making it a staple. So, expect
  to find corn in your meals, desserts, bread,
  snacks, or drinks. It fits everywhere perfectly.
• The corn comes in different colors, which adds
  color to the food. For example, Choclo is corn on
  the cob and is often eaten with fresh cheese as
  a snack. Unlike the common sweet corn, choclo
  corn kennels are not very sweet but boast a
  delicate nutty flavor. On chewing, you will
  notice a denser consistency compared to common
  corn.
• You are yet to get the best of Peruvian cuisine
  until you try the famous ceviche
• They say if you dont like ceviche, you arent
  Peruvian. Ceviche is considered the heart of
  Peruvian foods and ranks top among popular
  dishes across the world. The dish consists of a
  slice of either shellfish or raw fish spiced
  with chili peppers, onions, and salt marinated in
  lime juice. It is a unique meal because the
  acidic lime juice is considered enough to cook
  the fish, so no heat is used. It is served with
  sweet potatoes or corn-on-the-cob as a side dish
  if you order it as the main course.
• Peruvian food shares some similarities with
  Chinese food
• During the 19th century, some Chinese immigrants
  arrived in Peru and worked on plantations and
  railroad constructions. They made tasty Chinese
  foods and introduced new ingredients from
  Chinese.Over time, there was a fusion of
  Peruvian and Chinese foods. For example, Chifa
  dates back to the 19th century and is a
  traditional food whose ingredients are a fusion
  of Peruvian and Chinese traditional ingredients
  and traditions.
• There are thousands of varieties of potatoes
• While potatoes are common worldwide, they shine
  brightest in Peru, where more than 4,000 potato
  varieties are grown. Interestingly, potatoes are
  so prevalent that there is a National Potato Day
  celebrated every year on 30th May. Besides being
  a food, potatoes are an integral part of other
  Peruvian heritage. As such, potatoes are
  included in most meals, and there are numerous
  potato recipes like Causa Rellena and Papa a la
  Huancaina.
• Some dishes are prepared through an earth oven
• What better way to be conservative of the
  environment than by making the best use of nature
  when you can? Some Peruvian dishes are prepared
  through pachamanca, an earth oven. They dig a
  hole in the ground, place the food, and cover it
  up to cook. Most potatoes and spice-marinated
  meat is prepared this way.

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Peruvians, too, love fast food, which is readily
available on the streets. A common fast food is
salchipapas, consisting of potato fries and
sausage, served with mayonnaise and some tomato
sauce on the side. As you sample Peruvian
cuisines, ignore the calories and dig right into
these fast foods. 7. Guinea pig is a delicacy In
some countries, the guinea pig is considered a
pet in Peru, it is a traditional delicacy and a
great source of protein. Guinea pigs are
well-spiced, marinated, grilled, and served with
potatoes. Besides the fascinating history of Peru
and the diverse landscape, Peruvian cuisine has
also been attracting people worldwide.
Fortunately, you dont need to travel miles
across the world to Peru. Come have a taste of
Peruvian cuisine at El Gordo for an unforgettable
experience.