7 Traditional Peruvian Foods Everyone Needs To Try

Big 7 Travel Team | 6 months ago

Peru is home to ancient Incan culture, mindblowing ancient ruins and unbeatable cuisine. The food is as unique as its history with loads of regional variations, time tested traditions and unique native ingredients. Whether you’re looking to order from your local Peruvian restaurant or plan on visiting, here are seven Peruvian foods to try.

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1. Aji De Gallina

2. Papas A La Huancaína

Papas A La Huancaína is essentially a dish of potatoes smothered in spicy cheese sauce. The recipe starts with steamed golden potatoes, and the cheese sauce is a blend of cheese, aji amarillo, garlic and milk. It all comes together to create a soupy, stewy, golden dish with some subtle heat and lots of flavour.

3. Cuy

4. Rocoto Relleno

5. Anticuchos De Corazon

6. Ceviche

This just wouldn’t be a round up of delicious Peruvian food without a nod to Peru’s national dish, ceviche. The cold seafood dish has tons of variations throughout Latin America, but Peruvians do it best. In a Peruvian ceviche, you’ll find a basic, but flavourful mixup of lime-marinated seabass, onion and hot chilis. It’s the perfect mix of zest and spice!