The time has come! Time to make some space from the culinary arts in India, China and the like for Peru is enjoying a moment in the gastronomic universe! Peruvian food is a recent hot food trend in high end dining these days. This Peruvian cuisine is an interesting concoction of Spanish, Japanese, African, and of course the native Quechua culture and right now is on the minds of all the top chefs worldwide.
This cuisine uses a lot of key lime juice and red onion for flavors; and a subtle hint of spice provided by the fruity aji pepper, which leaves lips tickly. Peruvian food recipes also use lots of potatoes. Well, a sandwich can be found anywhere around the world which speaks a different language or a dialect. Here at Peru it is a sanguche and is a loved food item in their gastronomical journey. This Peruvian sanguche comes in countless shapes, sizes and seem to look really simple but are packed with Peruvian flavours. One of the favourite sanguches is the triple sanguche which can be turned into a healthy alternative by just substracting some of the mayonnaise from the recipe.
Along with that, salsas, sauces or dips are an indispensable part of the Peruvian cuisine and a must be present on every table. A Peruvian menu without at least three or four different salsas is not only incomplete but also misses the touch. The Peruvians love their salsas and use them literally on any food item they like. Peruvian sauces intensify or vary the unique flavors of local dishes. Mostly all salsas contain typical Peruvian ingredients like aji which is a chili pepper, Peruvian lime juice and local herbs making them really distinct and lip smacking. Salsa Criolla in all probability is the most important and most popular side dish or sauce in Peru. Prepared with red onions, aji amarillo, the juice of Peruvian limes and some freshly chopped coriander or parsley, Salsa Criolla accompanies numerous typical local dishes and just has to be on the table when enjoying a great Peruvian meal. So, get into your Peruvian mood and whip us some delectable Peruvian recipes and surprise your friends and family!
This cuisine uses a lot of key lime juice and red onion for flavors; and a subtle hint of spice provided by the fruity aji pepper, which leaves lips tickly. Peruvian food recipes also use lots of potatoes. Well, a sandwich can be found anywhere around the world which speaks a different language or a dialect. Here at Peru it is a sanguche and is a loved food item in their gastronomical journey. This Peruvian sanguche comes in countless shapes, sizes and seem to look really simple but are packed with Peruvian flavours. One of the favourite sanguches is the triple sanguche which can be turned into a healthy alternative by just substracting some of the mayonnaise from the recipe.
Along with that, salsas, sauces or dips are an indispensable part of the Peruvian cuisine and a must be present on every table. A Peruvian menu without at least three or four different salsas is not only incomplete but also misses the touch. The Peruvians love their salsas and use them literally on any food item they like. Peruvian sauces intensify or vary the unique flavors of local dishes. Mostly all salsas contain typical Peruvian ingredients like aji which is a chili pepper, Peruvian lime juice and local herbs making them really distinct and lip smacking. Salsa Criolla in all probability is the most important and most popular side dish or sauce in Peru. Prepared with red onions, aji amarillo, the juice of Peruvian limes and some freshly chopped coriander or parsley, Salsa Criolla accompanies numerous typical local dishes and just has to be on the table when enjoying a great Peruvian meal. So, get into your Peruvian mood and whip us some delectable Peruvian recipes and surprise your friends and family!
