Top Foods from Peru

The first dish that comes to mind when visiting Peru is ceviche. Due to its location near the water, Lima seemed like the best place to try it and it certainly delivered. However, the Peruvian cuisine had so much more gastronomic choices to offer; anything from the decadent Alpaca Medallion in Rosemary Sauce to the less exotic Pollo A La Brasa and Lomo Saltado, not only tasted delicious, but also were presented well.

The best: Pisco Sour,
The worst: Inca Kola,
The healthiest: Ceviche.

March 6, 2015 • Yuca Croquettes: yucca tuber with zucchini, pepper, cheese, and chili sauce with avocado makes for a filling appetizer.

March 6, 2015 • Guacamole Tequenos, a wantan dough with cheese and avocado, lemon, and chili sauce dip was a delicious appetizer.

March 6, 2015 • Alpaca Medallion in a Rosemary Sauce with mashed potatoes - the flavorful lean meat was delicious, however the rather sweet mashed potatoes made for a strange accompanying dish.

March 7, 2015 • Pisco sour, the national drink made with traditional sour pisco and egg whites did not disappoint.

August 18, 2013 • Typical breakfast with homemade jam, guacamole, pineapple, ham, and local cheese accompanied with a cup of coca tea.

March 8, 2015 • Cusqueña beer - our favorite Peruvian beer.

March 7, 2015 • Peru offers a great variety of fresh juices, like this pineapple juice.

March 7, 2015 • Pollo A La Brasa sandwich and Lomo Saltado (thinly sliced beef saluted with vegetables) with creamy quinoa risotto.

March 8, 2015 • Inca Kola, a super sweet candy tasting soda which was not our favorite although very popular among locals and other tourists.

March 9, 2015 • Hearty potato soup with gigantic corn and cheese appetizer.

March 9, 2015 • Lucuma ice cream: not too sweet with a pumpkin texture did not compete with Argentinas cheap and yummy helados.

March 10, 2015 • Quinoa pound cake - quite delicious and filling.

March 10, 2015 • Cheap and delicious vegetarian place for lunch offering anything from veggie burgers to pizzas.

March 11, 2015 • Traditional Peruvian butter cookie.

March 15, 2015 • Pilsen, a local beer in Lima, yet not as good as cusqueña.

March 16, 2015 • Rocoto relleno: spicy hot pepper filled with minced meat and topped with cheese. We did not particularly dislike this dish, but we also did not like it as it was loaded with meat. The potato-cheese lasagna on the other hand was quite delicious.

March 16, 2015 • Baked gigantic corn made for a delicious alternative snack, as long as it is served warm.

March 16, 2015 • Ceviche - bite size pieces of fresh fish perfectly “cooked” in lime sauce.

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