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Peruvian Ají peppers are virtually unknown outside of the Andean region of South America. Maize: Maize ("Indian" corn), is native to Mesoamerica and Peru; the varieties used in Europe and most of the world are from Central America. The corn grown in Peru is sweet and has large kernels. However, it is not widely consumed outside of Peru.
Aguadito de pollo: a traditional chicken soup in Peruvian cuisine consisting of chicken, cilantro, vegetables and spices. [12] Arroz con pato a la Limeña: Like Arroz con pato a la Chiclayana but the salad contains mashed avocado, carrot, mayonnaise, and other ingredients.
Chuño (Spanish pronunciation:) is a preserved potato product traditionally made by Quechua and Aymara communities of Bolivia and Peru, [1] and is known in various countries of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, Chile and Northwest Argentina.
Peruvian cuisine is largely influenced by traditional Incan culture (see Incan cuisine). The consumption of carne asada is widespread throughout much of the continent. [citation needed] [a] It is popular to grill in the open air as in asado or churrasco. Shredded beef is common throughout South America and Latin America and is served with a ...
Chupe de camarones is a traditional Peruvian soup from Arequipa that can be found in every picantería in the city. Due to the rich variety and the harmony of its flavor and the food used, [39] Peruvian food is constantly winning internationally and the chefs often have international recognition and distinction.
Peruvian ceviche, cebiche, sebiche, or seviche [1] is a traditional dish widely eaten in Peru especially in the coastal region of the country. Ceviche is made and eaten throughout the whole year, but mostly served in the summer due to its refreshing and cold taste.
Inca cuisine originated in pre-Columbian times within the Inca civilization from the 13th to the 16th century. The Inca civilization stretched across many regions on the western coast of South America (specifically Peru ), and so there was a great diversity of unique plants and animals used for food.
Anticuchos are of Pre-Columbian origin. In the 16th century European ingredients such as garlic were added and beef began to replace the traditional llama that was used at the time of the Inca Empire. [4] It was a popular dish among the inhabitants of the Inca Empire, and it is currently popular throughout most South American countries ...