Peruvian cuisine — world TOP 3. Inca + Spanish + Chinese + Japanese + African mix. Ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina. 4000 potato varieties.
Ceviche
Ceviche — national dish (UNESCO 2023). Raw fish (corvina, sole) marinated in lime + ají + onion + cilantro + corn + sweet potato. Typical midday lunch.
Lomo Saltado
Lomo saltado — Peruvian chifa (Chinese influence). Beef tenderloin + onion + tomato + ají + soy, stir-fried with fries and rice. Peru-China fusion.
Ají de Gallina
Ají de gallina — shredded chicken in yellow ají cream + walnuts + cheese + milk + bread. Mild, creamy, moderately spicy.
Anticuchos
Anticuchos — marinated grilled beef heart. Creole street food. With potatoes, corn and ají.
Peruvian Potato
Peru world origin of potato — 4000 varieties. Papa a la huancaína (potato with yellow ají cream and cheese), causa rellena (yellow potato with chicken or tuna filling).
International Cuisine
World top restaurants: Central (#1 world 2023), Maido (#5), Astrid y Gastón. Peruvian global culinary movement. Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese), chifa (Peruvian-Chinese).
Pisco and Drinks
Pisco sour — national cocktail. Chicha morada (purple corn), Inca Kola (yellow, bubblegum flavor, ONLY in world to beat Coca-Cola). Cusqueña beer.