Currently Peru is characterized by the great gastronomic diversity that exists in each of its most important cities.  The Arequipenan cuisine distinguishes itself among the others by the colorfulness of its dishes and its generous use of capsicum fruit. The manner in which food is served in Arequipa is a ritual that is imperceptible among the ...[+]

In the bygone days of Lima, where housewives upheld ancient traditions in the preparation of meals, it was common to taste the famed Peruvian Sancochado, a dish that consists of various meats, boiled corn on the cob, different types of potatoes, yucca and yams, seasoned with seasonal fruits and the perennial hot pepper. Its origin comes ...[+]

The southern settlers of Peru have always been characterized for their fondness to desserts of all types, having special care in their preparation and putting all their creativity into them. This itself is due to that in its fertile valleys the production of sugar has always been notable during more than 300 years of experience ...[+]

The Causa Rellena, which literally means the cause’s dumpling, is a common delicacy found throughout Peru and is the perfect meal for tourists dying to explore Peru’s unique and diverse food culture. Two hearty slices of fried potatoes seasoned with a tinge of lemon and the Peruvian spicy aji pepper tend to sandwich a type ...[+]

The popularity of Peru’s cebiche, a seafood cocktail in which fish and shrimp are cured in lemon juice, reaches world fame heights because of its overall texture and tradition. As a result of this, cebiche has become the flag of our Peruvian cousin and is an absolute iconic dish throughout all of Latin America. Cebiche is ...[+]

After grilled chicken and ceviche, the next popular Peruvian plate is known as “lomo saltado“, which literally means stir fried loin. The national platter has endured the tests of history and generations of pallets with great expectations for the dish. This Peruvian style dish is known internationally because its components are easily available worldwide. Potatoes, strips ...[+]

Carapulcra, one of the spiciest dishes hailing from Peru, is one of the most sought after by foreigners and tourists. It’s a dish that nowadays is considered as a fusion between Incan Period cuisine and other gastronomical elements brought in by the Spaniards during Viceroyalty times. If there’s to be a dish that best sums ...[+]

The Pachamanca, that in Spanish means “Pot of earth”, was one of the most abundant and most diffused dishes of the Inca Empire that have arrived at our times almost  with the same form as was produced in its times.  Its preparation has a very established symbolism in the Andean culture, since it represents the ...[+]

The Fish Tiradito is another one of the dishes that delight the palate of the tourists when they arrive in our country.  In spite of its apparent simple-mindedness preparation, it carries a vast cultural background that makes it more than delicious: historic. Its preparation is very similar to the ceviche, flag dish of Peru, but ...[+]

According to statistics, when choosing a preferred food, 9 out of 10 Peruvians prefer “pollo a la brasa” and at least twice a month it is eaten by entire families.  It is widely known in Lima and, thanks to the actions of Peruvians, franchises have been opened in Argentina, Chile, Spain and the United States, ...[+]