For over two millennia, the native people of the Andes region have been using maca, also called Peruvian Ginseng, for longevity, fertility, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. Maca is typically baked, dried, powdered, mixed with milk, or cooked in various dishes. In recent years, more and more scientists and physicians have been…
Pisqu London Review – Organic Peruvian Food In The City
The title “best Peruvian restaurant in London” was easy to get 20 years ago. Nobody knew anything about the country or its cuisine. And even in a city the size of London, it was hard to find ceviche or any other iconic Peruvian dish. These days however, Peruvian food is á la mode (or should…
10 Peruvian Foods You Must Try
Peruvian food is a cuisine of opposites: hot and cold on the same plate. Acidic tastes melding with the starchy. Robust and delicate at the same time. This balance occurs because traditional Peruvian food relies on spices and bold flavors, ranging from the crisp and clean to the heavy and deep. Each flavor counters or tames…
Where To Eat Peruvian Food In Dublin
Finding somewhere to eat Peruvian Food in Dublin is like looking for the holy grail. Unlike most other large cities in the world, Peruvian cuisine does not have a go-to location here. There are over 400 functioning Peruvian restaurants in the United States. Peruvian food establishments are into double-figure in London, only an hours flight away. In some…
What is Ceviche? Everything You Need To Know
Ceviche is the best known Peruvian dish. This popular seafood dish claims origins in Lima, Peru but is found in many coastal areas throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. Ceviche is also known as cebiche and sometimes spelt seviche. In it’s simplest form Ceviche consists of raw fish and fresh lime…
Peruvian Christmas Food – Holiday Season Cuisine South America Style
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, and as we all know, eating and drinking. As one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, Christmas embodies vibrant traditions in global food culture. When it comes to food, many countries have traditional dishes that are sacrosanct to particular festive holiday seasons. Peru is no different and has…
The Ultimate Guide to Peruvian Coffee
When you reach for a morning bag of coffee, you likely think of it being emblazoned with countries like Brazil or Columbia. But you may be surprised to find that Peru cultivates more than 3.2 billion 60 kg bags of the delicious brew each year, and it’s the second-highest exporter of fair trade coffee after…
Vegetarian Peruvian Food – Much more than rice and corn
The archaeological sites of Peru which whisper tales of ancient civilizations and a legacy which continues to influence the customs, traditions, art and culinary experiences did not mention vegetarianism. With a cuisine as varied as its cultural influences, Peru offers a unique dining experience. But what does it offer to vegetarians keen to sample the…
Peruvian Cookbook Review – Martin Morales’ Ceviche
Title: Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen Author: Martin Morales Year first published: 2013 Design and layout: Weidenfield & Nicholson Recipes: 94 + paste, oil, and salsa recipes Martin Morales is a master of the media and communicating his vision. The ex-DJ, music label head, and entertainment business executive understands what his public wants and he doesn’t disappoint….
Novoandina – Andean cuisine’s rich cultural history
Food is integral to culture, and culture is integral to revolution. When it comes to cultural restoration for a people seeking their roots and their heritage, nothing reforms those natal bonds so powerfully as food. This is especially true in Peruvian culture, where many citizens who spent years in exile during governmental turmoil have returned…
5 Of The Best Lima Food Tours
Want to experience authentic local cuisine without breaking the bank and without the hassle of reservations? Would you like to learn about Peruvian food in a practical way? Are you curious about the culture of Peru and it’s culinary traditions and you’d like some guidance on where to start exploring? Try a Peruvian food tour…
Peruvian Potatoes – From The Andes to Mars
The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world. It comes after wheat, rice, corn, and sugarcane on the list of most consumed crops worldwide. Although the tuber was a startling novelty at first and actually frightening to many people, this crop has become a staple for many cultures because of…
Peruvian Spanish Food Vocabulary – Language Tips For Your Trip
Ordering food in Peru can be a harrowing experience for the newbie. Will it be super spicy? Will I have to eat a pet (Guinea Pig)? Raw fish is dangerous, so should I stay away from ceviche? How does one pronounce Ají? Food and language are both incredibly important vehicles of culture, so a combination…
Is Ceviche Healthy?
Many people ask the question “Is ceviche healthy?” but what they are really asking is “Is ceviche fattening?”. This article will focus more on the nutritional value of the Peruvian dish, rather than discuss it as a food for weight-loss. Fat, in itself, is not fattening. Eating too much bad fat, not exercising, and consuming…
Eating Cuy: Peruvian Guinea Pig Delicacy
They’re not pigs and they don’t come from Guinea. Peruvians don’t keep them as pets. What they are is a delicious delicacy best served with potatoes and salsa. A traditional food, Guinea pig (called cuy in Peru) has been served whole on special occasions since Inca times. Guinea pigs are cute and cuddly and eating…