Peruvian ceviche is a traditional dish widely eaten in Peru. The method of preparing it is different to that of ceviche in other places, using lemon, fish, potatoes and other foods.

In Peru, ceviche has been declared to be part of Peru's "national heritage" and has had a holiday declared in its honor. The classic Peruvian ceviche is composed of chunks of raw fish, marinated in freshly squeezed key lime or bitter orange (naranja agria) juice, with sliced onions, chili …

Peru has almost 500 national dishes but Jalea de Mariscos is the most popular dish made with fish filets, squid, shrimps, salt, pepper, rice flour, vegetable oil, green plantains, garlic cloves, onions, cilantro leaves, orange bell pepper, limes, mayonnaise, ají amarillo sauce

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Cuy Chactado is marinated whole guinea pig that is beep fried. It is normally accompanied by potatoes, corn and salad.

Alpaca's lack of greasiness makes for excellent jerky, which coincidentally is another ancient Peruvian culinary innovation.

Lomo saltado is a popular, traditional peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin, or other beef steak, with onions, tomatoes, and other ingredients, served with fried potato slices (french fries) and rice. the dish originated as part of the chifa tradition, the chinese cuisine of peru, though its popularity has made it part of the mainstream culture.

the dish is normally prepared by marinating sirloin strips in vinegar, soy sauce and spices, and stir frying …

In Peru, chicharrón is meat that has been boiled until the liquid evaporates and most of the fat renders out, at which point the meat fries in its own fat (basically a confit). Because of the fat content, the meat is almost always pork; but it can be made with beef, chicken or even fish (with some cooking modifications). The pork is usually boneless picnic shoulder or pork butt, cut into large chunks; but sometimes (in pricier eateries) chicharrones are …

Anticuchos (singular anticucho, Quechua for Cut Stew Meat) are popular and inexpensive dishes that originated in Peru, also popular in other Andean states consisting of small pieces of grilled skewered meat.

Anticuchos can be found on street-carts and street food stalls (anticucheras). The meat may be marinated in vinegar and spices (such as cumin, ají pepper and garlic), and while anticuchos can be made of any type of meat, the most popular are made of beef heart (anticuchos de corazón). …

Tacu Tacu was invented by African slaves that worked on the haciendas during Colonial times using leftovers to make a hearty and substantial meal. A mixture of rice, beans, bacon, onions and spices is formed to a thick pancake and stir-fried. It's either served as a meal for itself or with a steak, fried banana and topped with a fried egg.
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This hearty chowder is a favorite in Peru, where it is often made with crayfish. The typical preparation is to boil the crayfish, process the cooked crayfish in a blender with some of the caldo (broth), and then to add the puréed crayfish back to the stew to thicken it. Other traditional ingredients include yellow potatoes, aji chile peppers, corn, milk and queso fresco cheese. Chupe de camarones is usually served with a poached egg and garnished with several whole …

Rocoto relleno is a Peruvian dish which originated from the city of Arequipa, a city in the Andes mountains located in the southern parts of Peru. This dish is made by stuffing fried minced beef-mix or hard-boiled egg inside the rocotos and is then topped with melted cheese, baked and served whole. The rocotos are basically capsicum pubescens which are at least ten times spicier than jalapeño when raw. This is considered one of the most famous dishes of Peru …

Aji de Gallina, a spicy chicken stew, is a popular Peruvian dish especially on Lima's "cold" winter days. Aji de Gallina consists of thin chicken strips served in a savory creamy yellow sauce made of milk, bread, parmesan cheese, yellow Peruvian chilies (aji amarillo), garlic, pecans or walnuts.
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Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Peruvian chicken, is one of the most consumed dishes in the country. Originally only seasoned with salt and cooked in charcoal today the chicken is marinated in a "secret" mixture mainly consisting of vinegar, dark beer or soy sauce, salt, pepper, chili, rosemary or cumin and paprika and then grilled in especially fabricated Pollo a la brasa ovens.
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Jugo Especial (Special) is a favorite Peruvian breakfast beverage. It is a blend of fruits, algarrobina (rich syrup made of special fruit), malt or dark beer and raw egg. Jugo Especial is basically an upgraded Jugo Surtido

Inca kola is the national soda of Peru. It looks yelow and it is sweet, fruity flavor that somewhat resembles its main ingredient, lemon verbena, locally known as hierba luisa. Americans compare its flavor to bubblegum or cream soda

Cusqueña is a American Adjunct Lager style Peruvian beer with 5% ALC and 25 IBU brewed by Union De Cervecerias Peruanas Backus y Johnston Peru

Arequipeña is a "Pilsener Larger" style Peruvian beer, with 4.6% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Pisco is a colorless or yellowish-to-amber colored brandy produced in winemaking regions of Peru and Chile. Made by distilling fermented grape juice into a high-proof spirit, it was developed by 16th century Spanish settlers as an alternative to orujo, a pomace brandy that was being imported from Spain. It had the advantages of being produced from abundant domestically grown fruit and reducing the volume of alcoholic beverages transported to remote locations. Wikipedia

Pisco Sour is a cocktail typical of South American cuisine. The drink's name comes from pisco, which is its base liquor, and the cocktail term sour, in reference to sour citrus juice and sweetener components.

The Peruvian Pisco Sour uses Peruvian pisco as the base liquor and adds Key lime (or lemon) juice, syrup, ice, egg white, and Angostura bitters.

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Chilcano is one of the most consumed Peruvian cocktails made of two basic ingredients: Pisco and ginger ale soda. It takes the name of "Chilcano" a Peruvian fish soup.

Solterito is a Peruvian vegetable salad, traditionally prepared with lima beans, large kernel corn (choclo) and cheese.
Solterito comes from the word soltero that means single originated in Arequipa by single people who wanted not to gain wait.

sopa de frijoles is a hearty beans soup from Peru

This classic dessert dates back to 18th-century in Peru and translates to "sigh of a woman from Lima."
It's made from a creamy manjar blanco (dulce de leche) caramel base, topped with a huge dollop of Italian meringue (whipped egg whites with sugar), perfumed with port and cinnamon, and served in individually portioned glasses. Sugar atop sugar, it's only for those with an insatiable sweet tooth.

Queso Helado, translation "cold cheese", is an artisanal shaved ice cream from Arequipa in Peru. Although the name suggests that it is made from cheese, in fact it has no cheese at all. The dessert is mostly sold by street vendors and It's often coconut flavor.

Mate De Coca is one of the most traditional Peruvian drinks, mate de coca is quite literally tea brewed with the infamous coca leaf. Many foreigners assume the coca leaf to be synonymous with the drug cocaine, but as we explain here, this is far from the case. Coca leaves have been used for their medicinal properties safely and responsibly by the indigenous people of Peru for thousands of years, providing energy and helping to combat the effects of altitude …

Causa Rellena is a Peruvian appetizer made of cold mashed potato seasoned with yellow chili and lime. Normally stuffed with chicken or tuna salad.