popular peruvian dish: ceviche
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By: David Diaz-Marini
"The icy Humboldt Current that flows through the Pacific Ocean just off Peru’s coast supports one of the world’s most bountiful sources of seafood. If Peru had an official national dish, it would probably be this preparation of raw fish marinated in citrus juice. The acid in the fruit “cooks” the fish, giving it a delicate flavor and slightly chewy consistency. The dish is usually spiced with red onion and aji pepper, and served (typically at lunch) with sweet potato or choclo, a white Andean corn with dime-size kernels. Bold gastronomes can drink the leftover citrus marinade, which is known as leche de tigre, tiger’s milk."
Religion and peruvian food
The main religion in Peru is, Catholic. This can and has influenced the types of food Peruvians eat. For example, during Christmas, or other important celebrations, it is common for families to sit don to a traditional roast turkey dinner with a variety of salads and side dishes such as apple sauce. Meat is traditionally included in most Peruvian dishes, chicken, pork, and beef are common.
Category. (n.d.). Christmas in Peru.South America Travel Guide - Travel in South America. Retrieved April 21, 2013, from http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/christmas/a/Christmas-In-Peru.htm
Where does it come from?
Peru grows a variety of fruits and vegetables. Throughout Peru there is a wide variety of potato dishes, the traditional Andean vegetable. Potatoes have been grown since the founding of the country, making it the number one vegetable gown. Due to its history as an important Spanish colonial port, the dishes are a mixture of amerindian, spaniard, african, asian and even italian influences that contribute to the ever changing creole dishes. Grains are the staple foodstuff, and expect many dishes to include rice or quinoa, in the Siera it's corn and potatoes, and in the Jungle yuca. Fish can be found along the coast, but also in the jungle area since the rivers supply fresh fish.
Outside urban areas, Peruvians are largely subsistence farmers. The dry Andean terrain makes agriculture a challenge. Steep slopes are farmed by a process of terracing, in which multileveled steps are created to provide flat areas for planting. Potatoes and corn, which adapt well to high altitudes, are the primary crops.
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Outside urban areas, Peruvians are largely subsistence farmers. The dry Andean terrain makes agriculture a challenge. Steep slopes are farmed by a process of terracing, in which multileveled steps are created to provide flat areas for planting. Potatoes and corn, which adapt well to high altitudes, are the primary crops.
Read more: http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Norway-to-Russia/Peruvians.html#ixzz2R93XAVvd
Peruvian Food. (n.d.). ADVENTURE LEARNING FOUNDATION = online learning expeditions. Retrieved April 21, 2013, from http://www.questconnect.org/peru_food.ht
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Fun facts about Peruvian food
- The Incans would put peanuts in caskets to help in the afterlife
- Inca made pots in the shape of peanuts that were highly appraised
- The potato is from peru
- The tomato is from peru
- Peru's corn has the biggest kernels in the world
- The avocado is from peru
- There are 468 typical peruvian dishes
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