Whats the best food to eat in peru?
don’t include guinne pigs or iguana
i don’t eat pork products niether
i do/would eat
camelids, beef products, seafood chicken etc
whats the common name of the dishes when i enter a resterant?
Anything with the giant corn native to Peru is usually great. So are the many potato dishes. Peru grows some of the tastiest potatoes. One dish that shows off the potato best is Papa Rellena, (mashed potatoes, stuffed and deep fried. fillings range from meat, eggs, veggies and olives). The best comparison to Papa Rellena that we have in the USA is probably a Knish. Another thing to try is Yuca. Yuca that is fried is a great alternative to potatoes, if you have a choice.
Chicha Morada is the drink to have especially when it’s made with fresh (not canned) pineapple. Chicha is made from purple corn, and tastes similar to fruit punch.
You should also try their national soda, Inka Kola. Some people think Inka kola is too sweet, and it does taste a bit like bubble gum. But Peru is very proud of this soft drink, so you should give it a try at least once.
Since you do eat beef, Anticucho is a must. While you can now commonly find them made from any meat, such as chicken. The traditional Anticucho is made from beef heart. Also Lomo Saltado is found everywhere, in Peru. Commonly made with beef, although I’ve had it made with chicken and shrimp. Lomo Saltado is tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, with vinegar and soy sauce, Sauteéd with French Fries, and served with rice.
For seafood, Peru is famous for Ceviche. But I prefer the lesser known Tiradito (much like Ceviche, but with a milder flavour) which highlights ginger instead of onions as the flavour base.
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, Mondongo Ayacuchano ( Beef Tripe Stew) would be one dish to seek out. The best comparison we have here in the USA to Mondongo Ayacuchano is Menudo.
I myself love "Papa a la Huancaina" sorry but you wouldn’t find camelids in Peru or Iguana (just the thought of it revolves my stomach) and you can have guinea pig if you ask for it in the highlands, lots of people like "Ceviche" too, good luck.
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I’m Peruvian.
Food is a Peruvian specialty! So there are many choices, but most people will conclude that Ceviche is the best food to eat in Peru.
Peruvian Ceviche is unique and althought many other countries in Latin America have such a dish, it’s not the same thing! and believe me, also not as good!
We have an unique lemon, small, compact, green and avobe all, ACID! This lemon grows in the peruvian pacific coast were the weather is mild ( 55º-90º Farenheit) and there’s no rain. So Ceviche is a spicy diced fish (Ginger, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Coriander) cooked in peruvian lemon and served with Red Onion:
http://www.nosoloviajeros.com/imagenes/peru/ceviche-peruano.jpg
But belive me when I tell you that there are many other foods that I could mention, like:
Causa de Pulpa de Cangrejo
Lomo Saltado
Pulpo al Olivo (we got by far the best black olive in the world!)
Pan con Chicharron
Aji de Gallina
Leche de Tigre
Mushame
Rocoto Relleno
Pachamanca
Anticuchos
Pollo a la brasa
Papa a la Huancaina
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I’m Peruvian myself and dont know which one would I pick but these are among my favorites:
-Ceviche
-Causa
-Lomo saltado
-Chicharrones
-Ají de gallina
Desserts:
-Cocadas
-Mazamorra morada
-Picarones
-Arroz con leche
Drinks:
-Chicha morada
-Leche de monja
Those are my personal favorites, I might have missed a few but these are of the top of the my head. However, everyone has different taste.
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Anything with the giant corn native to Peru is usually great. So are the many potato dishes. Peru grows some of the tastiest potatoes. One dish that shows off the potato best is Papa Rellena, (mashed potatoes, stuffed and deep fried. fillings range from meat, eggs, veggies and olives). The best comparison to Papa Rellena that we have in the USA is probably a Knish. Another thing to try is Yuca. Yuca that is fried is a great alternative to potatoes, if you have a choice.
Chicha Morada is the drink to have especially when it’s made with fresh (not canned) pineapple. Chicha is made from purple corn, and tastes similar to fruit punch.
You should also try their national soda, Inka Kola. Some people think Inka kola is too sweet, and it does taste a bit like bubble gum. But Peru is very proud of this soft drink, so you should give it a try at least once.
Since you do eat beef, Anticucho is a must. While you can now commonly find them made from any meat, such as chicken. The traditional Anticucho is made from beef heart. Also Lomo Saltado is found everywhere, in Peru. Commonly made with beef, although I’ve had it made with chicken and shrimp. Lomo Saltado is tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, with vinegar and soy sauce, Sauteéd with French Fries, and served with rice.
For seafood, Peru is famous for Ceviche. But I prefer the lesser known Tiradito (much like Ceviche, but with a milder flavour) which highlights ginger instead of onions as the flavour base.
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, Mondongo Ayacuchano ( Beef Tripe Stew) would be one dish to seek out. The best comparison we have here in the USA to Mondongo Ayacuchano is Menudo.
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Dad was born and raised in Peru. I visit the relatives there, every few years.