10 must-try dishes of typical Peruvian cuisine

The Peruvian cuisine boasts an impressive variety of dishes and is undoubtedly one of the most extensive in the world, but if you are fortunate enough to visit the country or curious to try some of the restaurants that offer a taste of its gastronomy, these are just a sample of the typical dishes from Peru that you cannot miss.CevichePeruvian ceviche is a global benchmark, making it a source of pride and a dish that gives identity to the country. Its base consists of pieces of fish, onion, chili, lime juice, and salt, but it can also be accompanied by sweet potato, corn, toasted corn, and seaweed.Papa a la HuancaínaThis dish originates from the city of Huancayo, in the Junin department, and consists of blending milk, soda crackers, white cheese, and chili, creating the famous Huancaína sauce that is then poured over yellow potatoes. The final dish is garnished with lettuce and an olive.Anticuchos This is a meat skewer, but it uses beef heart and is sold on the streets in carts similar to those selling esquites and elotes in Mexico. Anticuchos are generally accompanied by corn, fried potatoes, and chili.Peruvian JuaneThe juane comes from the Peruvian jungle and is a special dish for the San Juan festival, celebrated every June 24. The original ingredients of the Peruvian juane are yucca, rice, and hen meat, and it is presented wrapped in a banana leaf.PachamancaThis dish is from the Peruvian highlands and has a unique preparation, as it is made using preheated stones placed in the ground. The result is a dish with pork, beef, guinea pig, and chicken, accompanied by potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, and yucca.Cuy ChactadoIn Peru, guinea pig is one of the consumed meats, and this dish is fried in a lot of oil and served with boiled potatoes.Tacacho con CecinaAlso representative of the Peruvian jungle, tacacho is a dough made with green plantains, known locally as bellaco, accompanied by cecina and pork sausage. It is prepared on the grill and seasoned with various traditional spices from the Peruvian jungle.Causa RellenaStuffed with chicken or tuna, this is another of the most representative dishes of Peru, prepared with potatoes, green chili, corn, mayonnaise, avocado, hard-boiled egg, olives, and lettuce.Pollo a la BrasaThis dish is so popular that it even has its own day, and on July 16, its importance is celebrated in Peru. It is one of the most consumed dishes in the country, consisting of marinated chicken cooked over coals.Rocoto RellenoRepresentative of Arequipa cuisine, the rocoto is a very spicy fruit, similar to chili, which is stuffed with ground meat, peas, and cheese, and seasoned with cumin and chopped parsley.*With information from Perú Info.