Gastronomy
WEALTH OF BIODIVERSITY
A sea rich in fish, a desert with many fertile streams across, the highest tropical mountain range in the world, and a vibrant Amazon rainforest, these formed the ideal scenery for the first Peruvians to start a wise process of food domestication. This transformation of rough surroundings into sustainable productive systems turned Peru into one of the main sources for agriculture in the world.
More than 4 thousand varieties of potato, 2 thousand of sweet potato, 600 species of fruit, 35 types of corn, and 15 species of tomato are native to the Peruvian lands. These foods where brought to the kitchen and the preparation of a meal gradually became art.
That kind of resources disposition has forged a diverse, delicious, unique and interesting local gastronomic offer that reflects the country’s history, with a
variety that is unique in the world: The Andean cuisine, which maintains to this day its recipes based on Pre- Inca ingredients; the coastal cuisine, which dates as far as the colonial era;and the jungle cuisine, which is as wide as it is unknown, exuberant, and exotic. Each cuisine type has assimilated influences and at the same time respects the value of its origin.
Peruvian cuisine is a spectacle and travelers from all over the world come to visit and discover the secret ingredients that make it so special. In fact, Peru has been named the World’s Leading Culinary Destination for 7 years in a row and counting by the World Travel Awards.
Have an unparalleled gastronomic experience and enjoy the biodiversity on your dish at Peru or find your nearest Peruvian restaurant in the Netherlands.
REGIONAL DIVERSITY
Andean Cuisine
The Peruvian mountains are synonymous with a variety. Andean cuisine abounds with stews, soups, meats, and exquisite dessert madre from corn, milk and fruits
Amazonian Cuisine
iI only given one phrase to describe the varied cuisine of he Peruvian Amazon, it would be “culinary delight”
Coastal Cuisine
The warm climate of Peru’s northern coast offers a delectable variety of seafood and fish to satisfy the tastes of even the most discriminating visitors
Arequipa Cuisine
Arequipa delights us with typical dishes for all tastes. From the spicy rocoto relleno (stuffed hot chili pepper) to a chupe de camarones (prawn based soup), is a delight to the mouth.
Lima Cuisine
From the most elegant restaurant to the most popular market. Three of the best restaurants in the world are located in Lima.
Novo Andina
The fusion of pre-Hispanic food and the best of the haute cuisine gives results such as quinoa risotto, an example of harmony between tradition and modernity.