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PERU

Food has made Peru one of the most important culinary destinations in the world. Lima is the “Gastronomy Capital of South America” and Cusco is considered the second gastronomy city in Peru after Lima.

The cuisine dates back thousands of years with influences from the Incas, the Spanish conquistadors,  African slaves, Italians, and the Chinese and Japanese.

Years of fusion have created subcategories of unique Peruvian-Japanese cuisine (Nikkei), Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa), Andean, Amazonian and more.

Discover the unique diversity in Peruvian cuisine in the articles below.

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dona pochita street cart Grilling Anticuchos a popular peru street food in Lima by Authentic Food Quest

7 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Want To Have

Peru street food is very popular. Of the South American countries we visited, we were most surprised by the popularity and diversity of the Peruvian street food. We observed a... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 61 Comments
  • Street Food, Peru
Maiz morado in mazamorra morada recipe by Authentic Food Quest

The Easy Way to Make Mazamorra Morada – Peruvian Corn Pudding

This mazamorra morada recipe is for a delicious and easy to make Peruvian purple corn pudding. A traditional dessert, the star ingredients are purple corn and dried fruits, thickened with... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 16 Comments
  • Peru, Recipes
Featured Image Picarones Peruvian Desserts by Authentic Food Quest

10 of The Most Authentic Peruvian Desserts You Want To Know

Peruvian desserts are a representation of Peru’s rich culinary culture. A fusion of flavors, the food has Inca roots, as well as Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences. Many traditional... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 8 Comments
  • Desserts, Peru
Peruvian drinks by Authentic Food Quest Featured Image

10 Authentic Peruvian Drinks You Will Absolutely Love

Peru’s food culture is undoubtedly what most know about the country. Peruvian drinks, while not as well known, also deserve the culinary spotlight. Beyond the Pisco Sour, there is a... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 63 Comments
  • Drinks, Peru
Peru Pisco Winery Tour by AuthenticFoodQuest

How to Visit A Pisco Winery: A Day Trip From Lima To Lunahuana

Pisco, Peru’s famous brandy, is made from distilled fermented grape juice in five protected winemaking regions. Most of the Pisco wineries are in the coastal valley regions south of the... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 8 Comments
  • Peru, Tours
Pisco Sour Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

How To Make An Authentic Peruvian Pisco Sour

Jump to Recipe Peruvian Pisco Sour is an elegant and delicious cocktail that combines 5 simple ingredients. Known as the national drink of Peru, this iconic and beloved drink even... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 58 Comments
  • Peru, Recipes
Quinoa Products 5 unusual ways to enjoy it in South America

Quinoa: 5 Unusual Ways To Enjoy It In South America

One of the most significant and important grains we experienced on our authentic food quest in South America was quinoa or quinua in Spanish. Even though we were already familiar... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 48 Comments
  • Argentina, Dishes, Drinks, Peru
9 Authentic South American Dishes Not To Be Missed by Authentic Food Quest

9 Authentic Dishes You Should Not Miss in South America

You may be going to South America with plans to visit Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Torres del Paine, or the beautiful Andes Mountain range.  You’ve made your plans, booked... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 40 Comments
  • Argentina, Chile, Dishes, Peru, Uruguay
Japanese Peruvian Cuisine or Nikkei cuisine

Nikkei: Amazing Japanese Peruvian Cuisine That Will Make You Salivate

You might wonder what is Nikkei cuisine or Japanese Peruvian cuisine? And why we say it will make you salivate. To start, we need to first understand what Nikkei means.... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 38 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Peruvian Criollo dishes

The 6 Criollo Dishes You Should Eat in Peru

Our obsession with Peruvian cuisine continues! This time we explore Peruvian Criollo dishes.   What is Peruvian Criollo food you might ask? And what are the Criollo dishes worth eating... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 60 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes
Peruvian Maca Experiment

A Powerful 30 Day Maca Diet – The Superfood of the Incas

As you read this title, you are probably thinking: What in the world is Peruvian Maca? Why would anyone decide to go on a Peruvian Maca diet? We first heard... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 71 Comments
  • Drinks, Peru
Peruvian fast food

The Most Popular Peruvian Fast Food To Crave For

Is there such a thing as Peruvian fast food? In the US, fast food usually equates to McDonald’s, Burger King or generally junk food. In a country with so many... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 49 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Authentic Peruvian Chinese Food

5 Authentic Peruvian Chinese Food That Will Delight You

One of the first things that struck us when we got to Lima, Peru on our quest for authentic food, was the high number of Chinese restaurants. At literally every... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 49 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes
Arequipa dishes

Remarkable Authentic Arequipa Dishes Made with Pride

Peruvians joke that you need a different passport to enter Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city. While in Lima, we heard this joke a couple of times and it was often... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 23 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Peruvian Gastronomy La Cueva de Dominguez

Peruvian Gastronomy Magazine Feature – An Interview with Cecilia Portella Morote

Want to know how we got featured in Peruvian Gastronomy magazine La Cueva de Dominguez? Do you want to know why the food in Peru is so special? What about... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 5 Comments
  • Peru, People In Food
10 Strange Amazonian Fruits Authentic Food Quest

10 Strange Amazonian Fruits From The Jungle You Will Not Believe

Ready to be surprised by bizarre and strange Amazonian fruits? Think all exotic fruits are sweet and juicy? Think again!   One of the joys of traveling is experiencing new... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 35 Comments
  • Peru, Desserts
Peru Northern Cuisine Work with Us

Fall in love with Peru Northern Cuisine

The cuisine in Lima has continued to fascinate and delight us. As we continue on our quest to discover Authentic Peruvian food, we were told not to miss some of... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 16 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Amazonian food Juane

Surprising Amazonian Food From Peru That Will Delight You

Did you know that Peru has the second-largest portion of the Amazon rainforest? And that the Amazon makes up 60% of the country? Have you ever wondered what Amazonian food... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 31 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Discovering Ceviche meal

Discovering Ceviche in Lima, Peru

We are currently in Lima, the capital of Peru, our last stop in South America, on our quest for authentic food. We decided to end our trip in the Gastronomy... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 51 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Cusco Food specialties Chiriuchu Authentic Food Quest

Cusco Specialties: 4 Dishes Not To Be Missed

Cusco is one of the most colorful cities with a strong Andean culture that we have visited on our quest for authentic food. Walking down the cobblestone streets, it is... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 13 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes
Cusco Markets and its Natural Medecine Authentic Food Quest

Cusco Market And Its Natural Medicine

Cusco, Peru is a city rich in history with a strong influence of indigenous customs and traditions. For example, the New Year is celebrated by the color yellow which symbolizes... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 16 Comments
  • Peru, Street Food
Peruvian Christmas Nativity Scene Authentic Food Quest

An Andean Christmas in Cusco, Peru

We arrived in Cusco (sometimes spelled Cuzco, Qosqo or Qusqu) Peru on December 23rd from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile looking forward to our first Peruvian Christmas.  We were curious to... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 18 Comments
  • Peru, Dishes
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