Peru
Food and wine from Peru, South America.
Amazon rainforest food
A long trek into the diet in the Peruvian Amazon, the Colombian jungle and Brazilian rainforest following the course of the river.
Food in Peru
Peruvian cuisine is as colorful, diverse, and rich as the country itself, featuring ingredients and flavors that are as varied as its geography.
Skewered ox heart (anticuchos de corazón)
Skewers of ox heart meat marinated in vinegar and spices, cooked on the grill. The most popular anticuchos are those made with beef heart.
Causa limeña
A delicious potato terrine layered with fillings such as tuna, chicken, or avocado.
Peruvian beef stir fry (lomo saltado)
This classic Peruvian dish that combines tender stir-fried beef, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce with the bold flavors of soy sauce and aji amarillo peppers. Served over a bed of rice and traditional fried potatoes,