Peruvian cuisine
Lima's culinary tradition
Peruvian cuisine is the food tradition of Peru, distinguished by its fusion of indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
The cuisine features dishes like ceviche (raw fish cured in citrus), lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), and ají de gallina (creamy chicken stew).
Peru's diverse geography—coast, mountains, jungle—yields distinctive regional ingredients and preparations.
Lima has become a destination for Peruvian cuisine.
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- purple cornDarkly pigmented maize variety
- potatoesEdible underground tubers
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