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Peru is a diverse country and that can be reflected in its food. Both immigration and the Spanish bringing in slaves from Africa contributed to some of Peru's diversity. In 1527 the Spanish started to bring people from Africa. 30 to 40 percent of Lima, Peru's population was of African descent.
Different versions of ceviche are part of the culinary culture of various Spanish-American countries along the Pacific Ocean [4] where each one is native: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. In Peru it is also considered a flagship dish and cultural heritage. [5]
The food of the Andes is highly influenced by the indigenous peoples. The principal foods continue to be corn, potatoes [6] and other tubers. The meats most characteristic of this zone are the llama (Peru) and the guinea pig (Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and the Argentine northwest). In areas where there is fresh water, trout is consumed.
Huminta (from Quechua umint'a [1]), huma [2] (from Quechua possibly uma head) or humita (possibly employing the Spanish diminutive -ita) is a Native South American dish that dates back to pre-Hispanic times. A traditional food from the Andes, it can be found in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and
South American cuisine – Some of the richest food products of South America come from the middle of the continent, the Amazon basin. For example, the Amazon region provides a plethora of fresh fish and tropical fruits. [32] In countries like Peru, there is a strong influence of the Inca empire and their cuisine.
Food truck owner Ronnie Gonzales set out to change that. Peruvian staples, like aromatic spices and fresh ceviche, were hard to find in Pensacola. Food truck owner Ronnie Gonzales set out to ...
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.
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