By Andrea Bravo Tohon, ESAN University
One thing about Peru is its gastronomy. Peru might be known by almost everyone for Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World; however, the food in Peru is also considered to be one of the best. My comment may be probably biased, but I have love for 2 countries, having dual nationality (Guatemala and Peru), so I can truly say that Peruvian food is out of this world.
For starters, the variety of food is great. There is fish, meat, chicken—anything for everyone.
I took these pictures while traveling to the north of Peru, where the beaches are incredible. These pictures are food based on fish. The first one is very popular in Peru, called Ceviche. Basically, it is raw fish cured with lime juice and spiced with ají hot pepper. The second one is also based on fish but with a different variety of fish. Normally I tend to eat these kinds of dishes with my family during Saturdays or while at the beach.
However, my friends and I love discovering new small places to go and eat. Last year, for example, we were in search of the best burger in Lima, capital of Peru, and we are still searching for it. Eating with your friends is something I enjoy doing, and I like cooking, as well. My friends and I like to try new recipes of all kinds of food, and on summer vacations, we try to make Peruvian dishes. We try, but it definitely isn’t as good as our moms’ or grandmothers’ cooking!
