Writes: Luis Carbajal
Peru it is a beautiful country with a lot of wealth gastronomic and cultural, some succulent dishes of this South American nation are inherited from immigration Spanish and Italian. Lima, the Peruvian capital, has many places where we can spend an unforgettable stay. So much to taste the Peruvian cuisine as to discover the points of interest most popular, among museums, monuments and natural sites. We invite you to get to know its attractions better while you taste the exquisite Peruvian delicacies.
Visit tourist places and get to know the cuisine of Peru
This South American country has beautiful landscapes full of history, majestic parks, boardwalks and different museums where we can learn a little more about its history. The tourist places of Lima. So there is the art Museum and Museum of the Nation in the Peruvian capital, as well as the Larco Museum or the Gold Museum. All the huacas (archaeological sites of great structural beauty) can be seen in different districts, but we highlight the Pucllana, El Paraíso, Huallamarca and Pachacamac.
Among the most important monuments we recommend the Plaza de Armas, the Lima cathedral, Fortress of the real felipe or the Rospigliosi Castle. Several palaces also decorate the city while the parks of La Muralla, the Exposition or the French kiss they give color to its streets. Travel to know the Peruvian cuisine to discover much more.
Tequeños
It is a popular food and has many varieties in other South American nations such as Venezuela and Colombia. Its origins date back to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. It is an easy dish to prepare and can be accompanied with guacamole to taste. To prepare this delicious stew we need 24 sheets of wonton dough, 400 grams of fresh or serrano cheese, 200 grams of English ham, 2 cups of vegetable oil and 1 unit of beaten egg.
First we moisten the edges of the wonton dough with beaten egg, add English ham, Andean or fresh cheese inside each wonton, close and adjust each one. Fry with abundant oil at medium temperature for at least two minutes and reserve on absorbent paper and serve.
The restaurants where you can consume it are located in the different districts of Lima. La Casa del Tequeño, Mr. Tequeños and D2 Tequeños are some specialized establishments. It is a recipe inherited from the Venezuelan colony, also called 'dedito', it is usually a snack during meetings in Latin America and the United States. The Peruvian cuisine he also adopted it.
Barbecue
It’s a type of peruvian skewer and how many varieties in other South American nations such as Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Its origins date back to the century of the colonies. It can be combined with French fries and corn, among other supplies. It is an easy dish to prepare and requires time to enjoy it to the fullest.
To prepare this magical typical Peruvian dish requires a chopped beef heart, ¾ of ground chili pepper, ¾ of vinegar, ½ of ground garlic, salt and pepper to taste. First in a bowl pour the ají panca, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper and cumin. Then, we mix them well, submerge the pieces of beef heart in the liquid and let it marinate for an hour. Once it has been macerated, put three or four pieces on each skewer.
In a small bowl we pour the dressing and add a cup of vegetable oil. We fry the Barbecue on a hot grill, we drizzle them with the dressing, turn them from time to time so that they cook better. Once prepared, serve them with their respective garnishes (potato or parboiled corn).
The restaurants where it can be consumed are located in the districts of Cercado de Lima, Jesús María, Barranco, among others. They are Tío Mario, Grimanesa, La Tribuna Carbonera, La Panka, Puro Corazón, Doña Julia and Anticuchería Rosita.
Salted loin
It's a typical dish of Peruvian cuisine and it can be accompanied by other inputs such as rice or fries. Its origins date back to the XNUMXth century, it is an easy dish to prepare and requires time to enjoy it. It is also known as lomito de vaca or lomito a la chorrillana.
To prepare this succulent Peruvian dish you need a Maggi cube of meat dissolved in half a cup of water, a tablespoon of vegetable oil, 400 grams of minced beef in strips, a red onion in thick strips, two chili peppers without penalties or veins, cut into thin strips. First we dissolve the Maggi cube in a cup, then in a very hot frying pan we add a little oil and sauté the meat. In it we add the onion, chili and garlic, continue sautéing, add vinegar and wait for it to reduce. We apply soy sauce and check the seasoning. We add tomato and that's it.
The restaurants where they can be consumed are located in the districts of Jesús María, San Borja, San Miguel, Miraflores, among others. These are Don Bosco, la Estancia, José Antonio, Hikari, Domo Saltado, Bisanti Café, el Grifo, Isolina Taberna Peruana and Casa Belga.
Pair with the best national beer
Beer Cusco: cReada in 1908, it is one of the most consumed beers in the Peru, at the same time is one of the best of South America. The bottle represents the Peruvian culture and has a lot of Inca influence. Its main competitors in the Peruvian market are Cristal and Pilsen Callao.
