

Image: Beef heart anticuchos and pisco sour at Panchita, Miraflores by Bex Walton, used under CC BY 2.0 / Compressed from original Vegetarians and vegans in Peru can also appreciate the rich flavor in a mushroom variation.Īnticuchos, beef heart skewers with corn, plantains, and dipping sauces. The dish is fresh and acidic, with a spicy kick. Peruvian corn known as choclo and slices of sweet potato accompany the dish for even more flavor. Raw white fish, such as sea bass, is cured in lime juice and mixed with thinly sliced red onion, chili peppers, and salt. However, the spices in the marinade and accompaniments make the dish complete. On the surface, it’s a simple recipe of raw fish marinated in citrus juice. The national dish of Peru, ceviche is generally considered the best Peruvian food worldwide. Last updated by Melissa Dreffs in September 2020. Picarones (pumpkin and sweet potato doughnuts).Mazamorra Morada and Arroz con Leche (mixed-fruit jelly with rice pudding).Papa a la Huancaina (potato with a spicy cheese sauce).Pachamanca (meats and vegetables slow-cooked underground).Aji de Gallina (chicken stew in spicy sauce).Here is our list of the top 20 Peruvian foods you should try.

Regardless, the combination is a delectable and palate-pleasing cuisine for the world to enjoy. Or maybe it’s the blend of flavors brought here by generations of immigrants from around the world. It could also stem from the indigenous way of life living off the fertile land for thousands of years. It could be the diversity of ingredients from various regions – from coast to mountain to jungle. It’s hard to say exactly what makes Peru’s cuisine so sought after and revered. This country’s offerings are being touted in cities from New York to London to Tokyo, and the list keeps growing. From 2012 to 2019, the Andean country’s culinary feats earned Peru the honor of World’s Leading Culinary Destination, according to the World Travel Awards. Peruvian food is gaining popularity worldwide.
