This book helps you discover the colorful cuisine of Peru, one of the most delicious and ancient cuisines in the world. It explores the exciting roots of Peru's food traditions, from its roots in the cultural heritage of the Incas, to the rich legacy of the Spanish conquerors and later influences from Muslims, Genoese, French, and Chinese.
It is a comprehensive guide that covers local ingredients and how to use them, from peppers and lime to corn and yucca. The fantastic collection of authentic recipes includes snacks and street food, delicious main dishes with flavorful spicy sauces, a rich variety of vegetables, and tempting sweets and desserts.
The book features over 300 stunning photographs, specially commissioned with complete nutritional information for each recipe. This beautiful new book includes many favorite recipes, such as the irresistible little pies Empanaditas, the popular street food Humitas and Butifarras, while also introducing you to dishes that have not traveled beyond Peru's borders.
It includes delicious soups that can stand alone as meals, tasty additions of corn, potatoes, and beans, fish in spicy sauces, and tempting sweets that showcase Peru's love for almonds and dough. Peruvian cuisine is a triumph of fusion cooking. More than any other cuisine, it is a unique blend of the ancient and the modern, tied together with exceptional geographic diversity and fueled by an abundance of natural ingredients. With this book, you can explore Peruvian cuisine and enjoy dishes that combine the old world with the new.
Pages: 128
