{"id":4937,"date":"2022-09-09T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=4937"},"modified":"2024-09-10T12:47:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T17:47:04","slug":"18-delicious-authentic-foods-to-try-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/18-delicious-authentic-foods-to-try-in-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Delicious &amp; Authentic Foods to Try in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You simply cannot visit Peru without finding your new favorite food. Crafted through generations and across all types of landscapes,&nbsp;<strong>Peru is home to one of the most diverse gastronomical scenes on the planet<\/strong>. Its fertile lands produce an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Several of the globe\u2019s superfoods are indigenous to Peru and thrive here, such as quinoa, maca, kiwicha, chia, avocado, purple corn, tarwi, cacao, lucuma, and goldenberries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Gaston Acurio, a world-renowned chef, Peruvian cuisine is now recognized worldwide as being among the very best. At the 2021 World Travel Awards, Peru was named the World\u2019s Leading Culinary Destination for the 9th time, more than any other country on the globe EVER!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely take a traditional cooking class on your trip to taste Peru back home with you to enjoy it over and over again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best Peruvian dishes to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-best-peruvian-dishes\" data-level=\"2\">The Best Peruvian Dishes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ceviche\" data-level=\"3\">Ceviche<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-arroz-con-mariscos-rice-with-seafood\" data-level=\"3\">Arroz con mariscos (Rice with Seafood)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-leche-de-tigre-tiger-s-milk-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Leche de Tigre (Tiger\u2019s Milk)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cuy-guinea-pig\" data-level=\"3\">Cuy (Guinea Pig)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-arroz-con-pollo-rice-with-chicken\" data-level=\"3\">Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-aji-de-gallina-amp-papa-a-la-huancaina\" data-level=\"3\">Aji de Gallina &amp; Papa a la Huancaina<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-causa-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Causa\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-stuffed-rocoto-pepper-avocado-potato-caigua-yucca-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Stuffed rocoto pepper \/ avocado \/ potato \/ caigua \/ yucca\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-carapulcra-con-sopa-seca\" data-level=\"3\">Carapulcra con sopa seca<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pachamanca-or-huatia-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Pachamanca or Huatia\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chupe-de-camarones-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Chupe de Camarones\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-caldo-de-gallina-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Caldo de gallina\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-aguadito-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Aguadito\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-parihuela-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Parihuela\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-juane-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Juane\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-suri-nbsp\" data-level=\"3\">Suri\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frejol-con-seco\" data-level=\"3\">Frejol con Seco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chiriuchu\" data-level=\"3\">Chiriuchu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-drinks\" data-level=\"2\">Drinks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-peruvian-dishes\">The Best Peruvian Dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceviche\">Ceviche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one has to be first.&nbsp;<strong>It\u2019s Peru\u2019s national dish<\/strong>, and it\u2019s unique, healthy, and so scrumptious.&nbsp; It\u2019s at the heart of Peruvian cuisine and you absolutely must try it. It has a strong, spicy, and acidic flavor, so some foreigners are caught off guard. But keep an open mind; it is SO good!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/taste-peru-ceviche-recipe\/\">ceviche<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is made of raw fish marinated and \u201ccooked\u201d in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, ginger, cilantro, hot peppers, and other ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seriously turns color from raw pink to cooked white, as if it had been cooked with heat! That is then served on top of lettuce and sliced purple onions and with boiled Inca corn, sweet potatoes, fried cuttlefish, corn nuts, and maybe plantain chips on the side. Give it a chance; you won\u2019t be disappointed! After the ceviche, you\u2019ll be served a yummy fish soup called chilcano. The best place to eat ceviche is in the capital,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/best-things-see-do-lima\/\"><strong>Lima<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@elpolloinkamiami.jpg\" alt=\"@elpolloinkamiami | Ceviche\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ELPOLLOINKAMIAMI | CEVICHE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@renato_tafur_kono.jpg\" alt=\"@renato_tafur_kono | Ceviche\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@RENATO_TAFUR_KONO | CEVICHE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arroz-con-mariscos-rice-with-seafood\">Arroz con mariscos (Rice with Seafood)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great combo to eat along with ceviche. It\u2019s red rice with seafood: octopus, calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, and scallops. Add in some green peas, garlic, and onion plus the red sauce made from tomatoes and dried aji peppers, and voila! So yummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@angeli1415.jpg\" alt=\"@angeli1415 | Arroz con mariscos (Rice with Seafood)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ANGELI1415 | ARROZ CON MARISCOS (RICE WITH SEAFOOD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@mesachile.jpg\" alt=\"@mesachile | Arroz con mariscos (Rice with Seafood)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@MESACHILE | ARROZ CON MARISCOS (RICE WITH SEAFOOD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leche-de-tigre-tiger-s-milk-nbsp\">Leche de Tigre (Tiger\u2019s Milk)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is ceviche in the<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>form of a drink<\/strong>! It\u2019s basically the same taste, but some of the fish is blended, making the liquid thicker and more substantial. It\u2019s served in a large glass with un-blended ceviche and Inca corn inside, plus the fried cuttlefish, sweet potato, and corn nuts on the side. In restaurants, you\u2019ll often be given a bit of Leche de Tigre in a shot glass while you wait for your ceviche to be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@barrio.pe_.jpg\" alt=\"@barrio.pe | Leche de Tigre (Tiger\u2019s Milk) \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@BARRIO.PE | LECHE DE TIGRE (TIGER\u2019S MILK)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@labarradepirulo.jpg\" alt=\"@labarradepirulo | Leche de Tigre (Tiger\u2019s Milk) \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LABARRADEPIRULO | LECHE DE TIGRE (TIGER\u2019S MILK)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cuy-guinea-pig\">Cuy (Guinea Pig)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that guinea pigs are native to the Andes? Since before Europe introduced cows, pigs, and chickens to South America, even before the Inca Empire began, guinea pigs were domesticated as a main source of protein for locals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a testament to that, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Yq2zgZprcU0&amp;t=78s\">Cusco<\/a>&nbsp;Cathedral houses a painting of the famous Last Supper, but in the center of the table is a cooked guinea pig! It can be baked with local herbs like huacatay, or it can be fried. Its taste is gamey and wild, and it\u2019s often served whole, with its head, tail, feet, and even nails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@bwdbradleywdick.jpg\" alt=\"@bwdbradleywdick | Cuy (Guinea Pig)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@BWDBRADLEYWDICK | CUY (GUINEA PIG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@lareaning.jpg\" alt=\"@lareaning | Cuy (Guinea Pig)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LAREANING | CUY (GUINEA PIG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arroz-con-pollo-rice-with-chicken\">Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some think cilantro tastes like soap, but you\u2019ll never hear a Peruvian say that! It\u2019s a tasty addition to many different dishes in Peru, and one of the most popular is arroz con pollo. But it\u2019s not just any rice! A whole bunch of fresh cilantro is blended up, and the chicken is cooked in it, along with some vegetables like diced carrots, bell pepper, green peas and giant Inca corn. That\u2019s then all mixed with rice, creating a flavorful green meal! For an added bonus, it can be eaten along with ceviche and papa a la huancaina or carapulcra con sopa seca. So many great combos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@chef_perucha.jpg\" alt=\"@chef_perucha | Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@CHEF_PERUCHA | ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@the_cooking_cherry-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"@the_cooking_cherry | Arroz con Pollo\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@THE_COOKING_CHERRY | ARROZ CON POLLO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aji-de-gallina-amp-papa-a-la-huancaina\">Aji de Gallina &amp; Papa a la Huancaina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The yellow aji pepper native to Peru is another main character is Peruvian cuisine. One of the most common ways to use it is in making a creamy, spicy sauce called&nbsp;<strong>huancaina<\/strong>. That sauce is served over potatoes, creating the papa a la huancaina. A very similar sauce is mixed with shredded chicken and served on lettuce and with boiled egg and black olives on top, accompanied by white rice. That\u2019s called aji de gallina! It can be made as mild or as spicy as you like, because when the seeds and veins are removed from the peppers, they aren\u2019t spicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@comidaperuanadeanna.jpg\" alt=\"@comidaperuanadeanna | Aji de Gallina\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@COMIDAPERUANADEANNA | AJI DE GALLINA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@limaalplato.jpg\" alt=\"@limaalplato | Papa a la Huancaina\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LIMAALPLATO | PAPA A LA HUANCAINA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-causa-nbsp\">Causa&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Causa is a casserole of 4 layers. First, mashed yellow potatoes mixed with blended yellow aji peppers. Second, a layer of something like tuna salad or chicken salad. Third, another layer of mashed potatoes. Lastly, it\u2019s served with sliced avocado on top! There are several variations of this dish, but this is the most typical. Causa is delicious served with ceviche, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@nikoamaru81.jpg\" alt=\"@nikoamaru81 | Causa Rellena\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@NIKOAMARU81 | CAUSA RELLENA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@ceciliatupac.jpg\" alt=\"@ceciliatupac | Causa Rellena\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@CECILIATUPAC | CAUSA RELLENA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stuffed-rocoto-pepper-avocado-potato-caigua-yucca-nbsp\">Stuffed rocoto pepper \/ avocado \/ potato \/ caigua \/ yucca&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LOTS of vegetables are prepared by stuffing them with a tasty filling! These are some of my personal favorites.&nbsp;<strong>Rocoto<\/strong>&nbsp;peppers are the spiciest pepper in Peru, but when they\u2019re stuffed and fried or baked, they aren\u2019t as spicy as when raw! Caigua is a hollow, long, green vegetable that can be stuffed and baked. Potatoes and yuccas can be boiled, mashed, and formed into pockets to be stuffed and then fried.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avocados are simply cut in half and topped with their filling! The fillings are usually shredded chicken or ground beef with diced carrots, green peas, boiled eggs, black olives, and cubes of cheese. Of course, there are so many delicious combinations of ingredients that can be used in any of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@lainspiraciondelchef.jpg\" alt=\"@lainspiraciondelchef | Stuffed rocoto pepper\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LAINSPIRACIONDELCHEF | STUFFED ROCOTO PEPPER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@aliberry629.jpg\" alt=\"@aliberry629 | Caigua Rellena\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ALIBERRY629 | CAIGUA RELLENA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carapulcra-con-sopa-seca\">Carapulcra con sopa seca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This meal is prepared from pieces of diced-up, dehydrated potatoes! Doesn\u2019t sound that appetizing, but I can assure you it is. They\u2019re soaked and boiled with pork, aji paste, ground peanuts, onion, garlic, cloves, anise, cumin, and sometimes even cacao. The name of the dish literally means&nbsp;<strong>\u201ccarapulcra with dry soup.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;Weird, right? The dry soup part refers to something like pesto spaghetti that\u2019s cooked without water. The sauce is made in a pan, and the dry noodles are added, cooked with the sauce until it\u2019s dried up and nicely coating the spaghetti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@larutamarcona.jpg\" alt=\"@larutamarcona | Carapulcra con sopa seca\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@LARUTAMARCONA | CARAPULCRA CON SOPA SECA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@sanbeiro.jpg\" alt=\"@sanbeiro | Carapulcra con sopa seca\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@SANBEIRO | CARAPULCRA CON SOPA SECA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pachamanca-or-huatia-nbsp\">Pachamanca or Huatia&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most traditional meals in the Peruvian Andes! You don\u2019t need a stove, pots, pans or even silverware. Local ingredients are cooked in a handmade, underground earthen and stone oven. Huatia and Pachamanca are versions of basically the same thing called by different names in different parts of the country. Each can include a combination of potatoes, sweet potatoes, Inca corn, chicken, guinea pig, pork, trout, haba beans, plantains, or tamales with local herbs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to see one of these ovens dug out, prepared and used is one of the coolest experiences you can have in Peru, and they\u2019re always accompanied with amazing mountain views! Locals will often make a huatia or pachamanca on holidays with family or during long days working out on remote farmlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@thegordinier.jpg\" alt=\"@thegordinier | Pachamanca\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@THEGORDINIER | PACHAMANCA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@jhuniorh20.jpg\" alt=\"@jhuniorh20 | Huatia\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@JHUNIORH20 | HUATIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chupe-de-camarones-nbsp\">Chupe de Camarones&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a hearty, creamy shrimp or crawfish stew from the Peruvian city of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/28-very-best-things-to-do-in-peru\/\">Arequipa<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;made from a fish broth and tomato base. It\u2019s full of a variety of ingredients apart from shrimp: potatoes, Inca corn on the cob, haba beans, cabbage, squash, poached eggs, milk, cheese, parsley, and the local herb huacatay. This chowder is said to have evolved from a traditional llama stew made before the time of the Incas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish arrival to Peru then introduced eggs, milk, and cheese, as well as the practice of capturing shrimp, and it became what it is today. It was listed as one of&nbsp;<strong>the 20 Best Soups in the World by CNN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@acomer.pe_.jpg\" alt=\"@acomer.pe | Chupe de camarones \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ACOMER.PE | CHUPE DE CAMARONES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@intristingperu.jpg\" alt=\"@intristingperu | Chupe de camarones\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@INTRISTINGPERU | CHUPE DE CAMARONES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caldo-de-gallina-nbsp\">Caldo de gallina&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This hen soup wins the prize as Peru\u2019s comfort food. It\u2019s referred to as \u201c<strong>levantamuertos<\/strong>\u201d: it raises the dead! It\u2019s good for a hangover, after a long day or night at work, to celebrate a special occasion or when you\u2019re sick or sad. There are two versions: coastal and Andean. The coastal version includes spaghetti noodles, potatoes, and boiled egg. The Andean version uses rice, potatoes, dehydrated potatoes (moraya), yucca and boiled egg. Each is served with corn nuts, chopped green onion and spicy rocoto pepper paste to add on. It\u2019s great at any time of day \u2013 even for breakfast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@decajon.restaurante.jpg\" alt=\"@decajon.restaurante | Caldo de gallina \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@DECAJON.RESTAURANTE | CALDO DE GALLINA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@capricefoodie.jpg\" alt=\"@capricefoodie | Caldo de gallina\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@CAPRICEFOODIE | CALDO DE GALLINA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aguadito-nbsp\">Aguadito&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another of Peru\u2019s many restorative soups is cilantro based (I did say Peru LOVES cilantro!) and filled with rice, potatoes, vegetables and chicken or seafood. You can add carrots, peas, onion, bell pepper, and Inca corn. It\u2019s pretty much arroz con pollo in soup form! The chicken version includes everything: heart, liver, gizzard, feet, neck, etc. The seafood version will include octopus, calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, and scallops, usually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@abelcaa.jpg\" alt=\"@abelcaa | Aguadito\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ABELCAA | AGUADITO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@julialachorrillana.jpg\" alt=\"@julialachorrillana | Aguadito\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@JULIALACHORRILLANA | AGUADITO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parihuela-nbsp\">Parihuela&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a mouthwatering fish and aji pepper-based seafood stew consisting of shrimp, scallops, calamari, crab, mussels and a whole fish. In the stew, you\u2019ll also find yuccas, tomatoes and onions, which are fantastic additions. On a separate plate, you\u2019ll be served white rice to mix with your stew as you eat it, little by little. Every bite packs a punch of savory flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@scarlevarino.jpg\" alt=\"@scarlevarino | Parihuela\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@SCARLEVARINO | PARIHUELA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@zarukarestaurant.jpg\" alt=\"@zarukarestaurant | Parihuela\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ZARUKARESTAURANT | PARIHUELA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-juane-nbsp\">Juane&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Juane is the most traditional dish originating from the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. It\u2019s made of yellow rice, chicken, boiled eggs and black olives wrapped in banana leaves and boiled in a clay pot! It\u2019s especially common to eat it each year o<strong>n June 24 for the Festival of Saint John the Baptist<\/strong>. In fact, the ball shape that the dish takes on when it\u2019s wrapped in the banana leaves is representative of the decapitated head of John the Baptist, commemorating his sacrifice and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@delimishquinautita.jpg\" alt=\"@delimishquinautita | Juane\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@DELIMISHQUINAUTITA | JUANE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@elvestigio_.jpg\" alt=\"@elvestigio_ | Juane\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@ELVESTIGIO_ | JUANE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suri-nbsp\">Suri&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grub. Yep, in the northern jungles of Peru, you can eat giant slugs just like Timon and Pumba:&nbsp; \u201cSlimy\u2026yet satisfying!\u201d Specifically, they\u2019re the larvae of the palm weevil. They\u2019ll be marinated and grilled on a spit, and you can find them as street food across the jungle and in the local markets of the city of Iquitos. They\u2019re the largest edible insect in the Amazon! Locals say they\u2019re crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Eat adventurously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frejol-con-seco\">Frejol con Seco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical plate from northern Peru, this involves canary beans with chicken or beef in a cilantro sauce (surprise, surprise, another dish with cilantro!). The canary beans are cooked with onion, garlic and aji. Separately, blended cilantro and spinach are mixed with a fermented corn drink (chicha de jora), as well as aji, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and sliced carrots. The chicken or beef is then cooked in that concoction. This dish is served with white rice and a purple onion salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@carmendominguez5835.jpg\" alt=\"@carmendominguez5835 | Frejol con Seco\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@CARMENDOMINGUEZ5835 | FREJOL CON SECO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@@johpem1313.jpg\" alt=\"@johpem1313 | Frejol con Seco\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@JOHPEM1313 | FREJOL CON SECO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiriuchu\">Chiriuchu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiriuchu is an extravagant festival dish from Cusco served in June for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/festivals-of-cusco-5-celebrations-you-cant-miss-in-june\/\">Corpus Cristi<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>Festival. It\u2019s a dish that\u2019s served cold. \u201c<strong>Chiri<\/strong>\u201d in the native language of Quechua means \u201c<strong>cold<\/strong>.\u201d On your plate, you\u2019ll find baked guinea pig, hen, beef or pork jerky, sausage, yuyo (a type of seaweed), a thick corn cake, a piece of local cheese, corn nuts, and fish eggs. This is a great way to taste a variety of foods from the region!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@hotelesmabeycusco.jpg\" alt=\"@hotelesmabeycusco | Chiriuchu\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@HOTELESMABEYCUSCO | CHIRIUCHU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@joss.producciones.jpg\" alt=\"@joss.producciones | @hotelesmabeycusco | Chiriuchu\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@JOSS.PRODUCCIONES | @HOTELESMABEYCUSCO | CHIRIUCHU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drinks\">Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, no meal is complete without refreshments. Here are some you can find in Peru!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicha morada&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 a drink made from purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, and cloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coca tea&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 A hot tea made from native coca leaves. It\u2019s good for nausea and altitude sickness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inka Mu\u00f1a Tea&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Hot or cold tea made from local Andean mint! So delicious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pisco Sour&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 This is the country\u2019s national drink, made using grape liquor developed in Pisco, Peru. In true South American style, it\u2019s lime-based! And great for cold nights. There are lots of wonderful variations using local fruits like mango, strawberry, and passion fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passion Fruit Juice<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This is a favorite for breakfast or any time of day! Delightfully sour, this juice gives you energy to carry on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inka Cola<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The most-loved soda in Peru. It\u2019s bright yellow and tastes like bubble gum, but it became more popular than coke in Peru, so the Coca-Cola company bought the brand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicha de Jora&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 The fermented corn beer of the Peruvian Andes. It\u2019s homemade from native, giant<strong>&nbsp;Inca corn<\/strong>&nbsp;and can be used in cooking (no sugar) or in drinking (with sugar). It\u2019s the most popular drink in the countryside, and workers drink it all day long \u2013 instead of water \u2013 as they toil away on the farm! I wouldn\u2019t recommend trying it if you\u2019re not in Peru for a long time. It\u2019s difficult to get used to the taste, and since it\u2019s homemade, it could also make you sick. There\u2019s another version mixed with strawberries that\u2019s called<strong>&nbsp;frutillada<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emoliente&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 A hot drink sold from carts along the street, made from several local herbs and products with medicinal properties: barley, horsetail, cat\u2019s claw, flax, lime juice, pineapple, lemongrass, chamomile, plantain leaf, and alfalfa sprouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oregano tea&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Yes, you can make tea from oregano! It\u2019s wonderful for an upset stomach, and it\u2019s actually delicious with a bit of sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/@suarezbetancourt.jpg\" alt=\"@suarezbetancourt | Chicha Morada\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@SUAREZBETANCOURT | CHICHA MORADA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mama-trini-chicha.jpg\" alt=\"Mama Trini | Chicha de Jora\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MAMA TRINI | CHICHA DE JORA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Al ataque! (Bon appetit!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know all the best foods to try during your Peruvian adventure, you\u2019re ready to get out there and explore! On top of all of these dishes, there are an infinite number of other options to try out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fabulous, cheap way to try lots of authentic, local foods is to buy a \u201cMenu del Dia.\u201d They can cost between 6 and 20 soles. Restaurants offering this will usually have a chalkboard outside their door with the day\u2019s options written. You\u2019ll get soup, choose a main course and then also be given a refreshment! Even if you have no idea what something is, order it and see what happens!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You simply cannot visit Peru without finding your new favorite food. Crafted through generations and across all types of landscapes,&nbsp;Peru is home to one of the most diverse gastronomical scenes on the planet. 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