Experience the delicious flavors of Peru with our 20 Classic Peruvian Dishes! From the coastal city of Lima to the high Andean mountains, Peruvian cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, Inca, and Asian influences. Each dish is bursting with bold flavors and unique ingredients that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Peru. Indulge in our traditional Ceviche, made with fresh fish, lime juice, and spicy rocoto peppers. Or try our famous Lomo Saltado, stir-fried beef strips with tomatoes, onions, and french fries. You'll also love our Aji de Gallina, a creamy chicken dish with aji amarillo peppers and nuts, and our Anticuchos, marinated beef heart skewers. Vegetarians will delight in our Quinoa Risotto, a hearty dish of quinoa, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese, and our Papa a la Huancaina, boiled potatoes smothered in a spicy cheese sauce. Don't forget to taste our national drink, the Pisco Sour, made with pisco brandy, lime juice, and a touch of egg white. At your next dinner party, impress your guests with these authentic Peruvian flavors. Our 20 Classic Peruvian Dishes make the perfect gift for any food lover or a unique addition to your own recipe collection. Each dish is made with love and a true reflection of Peruvian culture. Buy now and experience the taste of Peru!
"20 Classic Peruvian Dishes" is an immersive culinary guide that takes you on a journey through the vibrant and diverse flavors of Peru. This cookbook features 20 quintessential Peruvian recipes, from fresh and tangy Ceviche to the comforting richness of Aji de Gallina and the savory delight of Lomo Saltado. Each recipe is carefully curated to bring authentic Peruvian cuisine to your kitchen, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook. With detailed instructions, cultural insights, and beautiful photography, this book is your key to mastering the traditional dishes that define Peruvian gastronomy.
Cook up the bold, unique flavors of this multicultural culinary destination. Peruvian cuisine, described by food critic Eric Asimov as one of the world's most important cuisines and a model of fusion cuisine, is the new lip-smacking trend worthy of every American table. The Big Peruvian Cookbook is a journey through the diverse gastronomy of the multicultural South American country, from its Andean peaks to its coastal towns and tropical jungles. Become intimately acquainted with Peru’s universe of flavors, techniques, and traditions. Peruvian food is a fusion of its Incan roots, mixed with Spanish, Arab, African, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and French influences, and the result is a vast and colorful range of dishes, each telling a distinct story, such as: Traditional Ceviche (or “Cebiche”) Causa (Layered Mashed Potato) Arroz Chaufa (Fish Stir-Fried Rice) Papa a la Huancaína (Potatoes in Cheese Sauce) Lomo Saltado (Stir-Fried Sliced Beef with French Fries) Ají de Gallina (Creamy Chicken) Anticuchos de Corazón (Grilled Heart Skewers) And more! Your go-to guide for mastering this famous cuisine, The Big Peruvian Cookbook will show you how to whip up cebiches, piqueos, soups, and traditional sweets like a local, creating a real Peruvian culinary experience at home.
The definitive Peruvian cookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from the country’s most acclaimed and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. One of the world’s most innovative and flavorful cuisines, Peruvian food has been consistently heralded by chefs and media around the world as the "next big thing." Peruvian restaurants are opening across the United States, with 20 in San Francisco alone, including Limon and La Mar. Acurio guides cooks through the full range of Peru’s vibrant cuisine from popular classics like quinoa and ceviche, and lomo saltado to lesser known dishes like amaranth and aji amarillo. For the first time, audiences will be able to bring the flavors of one of the world’s most popular culinary destinations into their own kitchen.
Situated on the enchanting western coast of South America, Peru is a country surrounded by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean to the west. Peruvian cuisine stands as a vibrant tapestry of diversity, skillfully weaving together a fusion of flavors influenced by indigenous, Spanish, African, Asian, and various immigrant cultures. This delectable culinary tradition is hailed as one of the most diverse in the world, presenting a plethora of dishes and ingredients that captivate the taste buds. Among the cherished Peruvian ingredients are the cherished potatoes, corn, quinoa, seafood, chili peppers, and an array of native herbs and spices. Peru's culinary landscape embraces evolution and innovation, seamlessly blending time-honored flavors with contemporary techniques. As a result, Peruvian cuisine has gained international acclaim in recent years, with its iconic dishes earning adoration and appreciation across the globe.
Discover the rich and vibrant food and cooking of Peru, one of the most delicious, distinctive and ancient cuisines of the world Explore the fascinating origins of Peruvian food, from its roots in the Inca culture, through the rich inheritance of the Spanish conquistadors, and the later influences of African, Italian, French and Chinese immigrants An introduction to Peru's culinary traditions includes a guide to local ingredients from chilies, corn and potatoes to cassava, quinoa and fresh cheese A fantastic collection of over 65 authentic recipes including specialties from the rich coastal region, the Andean mountain range, the mysterious rainforest, and the bustling cities Illustrated with more than 400 stunning photographs, each recipe comes with step-by-step instruction and complete nutritional information Peruvian cuisine is considered to be one of the most diverse in the world. Thanks to its Inca origins and to Spanish, African, Sino-Cantonese, Japanese and finally Italian and French immigration, Peruvian cooking combines the flavors of four continents. With such a variety of traditional dishes, 28 different climates, and terrain that includes coasts, mountains, forest and jungle, Peruvian gastronomy is in constant evolution. Inca cuisine is still present in Peruvian cooking, mostly in the use of maize, potatoes, yucca and chillies - the much-loved Peruvian tamales date back to the Incas. This Andean inheritance was incorporated into the food traditions of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, and by the waves of immigrants that have arrived in Peru ever since. Ceviche, one of Peru's most popular dishes, perfectly defines this fusion of Peruvian cooking: fresh fish from Peru's rich coastal fishing areas, mixed with Andean peppers, and onions from Spain, marinated in lemon juice from North Africa, and served Inca-style with potatoes and maize. Including well-known favorites, such as chicharrones (mouthwatering fried pork), empanadas (irresistible little pastries), and humitas and butifarras (tempting street-food snacks), this book also introduces dishes that have yet to travel further than the borders of Peru. These include satisfying and tasty soups that are meals in themselves; delicious corn, potato and bean side dishes; fish in tangy, spicy sauces; meat, richly flavored with chilies; and indulgent desserts that reflect the Peruvian love of sweet things. Peru's cuisine is a unique blend of the ancient with the modern; fueled by an abundance of natural ingredients; and inspired by different cooking traditions. With this book you can feast on food that combines the old world with the new, and explore the very best of one of an intriguing culinary inheritance.
If you have ever wanted to try Peruvian food without having to leave the country, then this is the perfect cookbook for you. Inside of this book, you will learn how to make a variety of authentic Peruvian food with recipes such as: • Green Peruvian Rice • Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce • Peruvian Beef Stew • Chicken Skewers • Beef Empanadas • Fish Chowder • Peruvian Chicken Soup • Arroz con Pollo • Lomo Saltado • Peruvian Ceviche • Papa a La Huancaina • Rellena • Picarones With the help of this cookbook, not only will you learn how to make these delicious recipes for yourself, but you will also have the confidence necessary to make these recipes. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy and start cooking today!
Peruvian food is a triumph of fusion cooking; more than any other cuisine it is a unique blend of the ancient with the modern, bound together by an extraordinary geographical diversity, and fuelled by an abundance of natural ingredients. With gorgeous photography throughout, this is the perfect introduction to the food of Peru. It includes the familiar little pastries, Empanaditas, and street food such as Humitas and Butifarras, but also includes tasty soups that are meals in themselves, comforting corn, potato and bean side dishes, fish in spicy sauces, and tempting sweets and desserts that reflect the Peruvian love of almonds and pastry. With beautiful photographs throughout and clear, step-by-step instructions this recipe book is a must for anyone interested in exploring new cuisines and creating delicious food to serve to family and friends. . Discover the vibrant food of Peru with this fabulous collection of 25 recipes from an ancient cuisine . A wide variety of recipes include snacks and street foods, hot and spicy main meals, delicious vegetable dishes, and tempting sweetmeats and desserts . The introduction offers a concise overview of Peruvian culture, and describes the most important ingredients . Every recipe has wonderful photographs by Jon Whitaker and includes a full nutritional analysis
