List of Peruvian dishes

List of Peruvian Dishes is a comprehensive compilation of the various traditional and modern dishes that originate from Peru, a country in South America. The cuisine of Peru is a fusion of indigenous Incan, Spanish, African, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese influences, making it one of the most diverse in the world.

Traditional Peruvian Dishes

Ceviche is a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of Peru. It is made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers or other seasonings including chopped onions, salt, and cilantro.

Anticuchos are popular and inexpensive dishes that originated from the Andes during the pre-Columbian era. The dish is composed of small pieces of grilled skewered meat, traditionally made from beef heart, marinated in vinegar, cumin, aji pepper, and garlic.

Causa is a traditional Peruvian layered potato dish that's typically served cold. The dish is made by layering a simple mixture of yellow potatoes, lime, chili, and oil, often with additional layers of avocado, chicken, or tuna.

Lomo Saltado is a popular, traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin, or other beef steak, with onions, tomatoes, and other ingredients, served with fried potatoes and rice.

Modern Peruvian Dishes

Tiradito is a modern dish, similar to ceviche, that reflects the influence of Japanese immigrants on Peruvian cooking. It consists of raw fish, cut in the shape of sashimi, and of a spicy sauce.

Pollo a la Brasa also known as Peruvian chicken, is one of the most consumed dishes in the country. Originally only seasoned with salt and cooked in charcoal today the chicken is marinated in a "secret" mixture mainly consisting of lime, garlic and spices, and then roasted in an oven.

Aji de Gallina is a chicken stew made with cream, cheese, aji (hot pepper), and peanuts. A slightly spicy and bright yellow from the famous aji amarillo peppers, Aji de Gallina is a classic Peruvian dish with roots back to the days of the Incas.

See Also

• Peruvian cuisine
• Culture of Peru
• History of Peru