Peru: 5 Most Popular Peruvian Foods You Should Try

Peru is known for its fantastic views and beautiful sites, but did you know that you can experience more of the country if you try its flavorful foods.

Having a bucket list of the things you want to do is usually a practice everyone does to have a sense of fulfillment. And this type of list can also be applied to foods, especially if you love to eat?

If your bucket list is about tasting the world's best dishes, Peru has plenty in store for you.

Top 5 Best Dishes in Peru

When you visit Peru, the diet must not be on your agenda because its capital city, Lima, is known to be the culinary capital of South America, according to Amigo Foods.

BBC reported that the country is also known to be one of the 2020's top destinations for people who love food. According to Eat Peru, Peruvian cuisine offers a new experience because its dishes are in spices and bold flavors, such as crisp, clean, heavy, and deep.

To help you with your food bucket list, here are the best dishes in Peru that everyone needs to try.

Tiradito

A food that mirrors Peru's history and time is Tiradito. According to Nomad Paradise, Tiradito was born after a lot of Japanese sailed across the Pacific Ocean and emigrated to Peru in the 1800s.

A fusion of Japanese and Peruvian culture, Tiradito is composed of fresh fish sliced like sashimi, served in a spicy sauce, sweet potato, and boiled corn.

Aji de Gallina

If you want easy food to eat, Aji de Gallina might be for you. This Peruvian dish is made of shredded chicken, olives, and boiled potatoes in a thick and hearty sauce of cream, ground walnuts, cheese, and aji amarillo, a kind of chili pepper.

According to Eat Peru, the spiciness of the aji amarillo is mellowed down by cream and cheese. Pair it with rice, and you'll have a great lunch.

Chupe de Camarones

Chupe de Camarones is great for people who want to consume high-protein meals. This Peruvian food is technically a unique prawn chowder.

It combines a spicy broth with tomatoes, cumin, corn, garlic, cream, poached egg, onions, and lots of tasty shrimp. If you are allergic to prawns, you can substitute them with chicken, beef, shellfish, lamb, or even vegetables.

Cuy al Horno

A bit different from usual meat, but if you want to dive into Peru's culture, you must try Cuy al Horno. According to Nomad Paradise, this dish is made from the meat of a guinea pig. This dish was traditionally only served during special occasions.

Guinea pigs are known to be eaten in Peru since the Inca Empire occupied the land. Cuy is commonly served with salsa and potatoes.

Ceviche

Topping off the list is Peru's national food, Ceviche. According to Eat Peru, this dish has a different version from other nations such as Mexico and Ecuador.

Ceviche is traditionally made from raw fish and cured with lime. It is usually served cold and made from white seawater fish, like sea bass (corvina).

The flesh of fish is marinated for a few minutes in lime juice, onion, salt, and hot chilies. Pair this with sweet potatoes to have a festive lunch!

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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