The Food of Limenos
I have heard a few good things about the culinary delights in Lima but my expectations were completely blown out of the water. The food in Lima is fresh, very reasonably priced and bursting at the seams with flavor. The most famous dish has to be cerviche which I never thought would appeal to me but after one bite I was hooked. It was a mix of seafood such as fish, squid, prawns and muscles all marinated in lemon juice with plenty of other fresh herbs and spices. The seafood isn´t actually cooked at all but only by the acidity of the lemon juice which makes it taste so fresh you would think it was only caught in the ocean a matter of hours ago. In the summertime cervicheria´s are over flowing with people out enjoying a beer and plate of this famous dish.
Another popular dish is Lomo Saltado. This is a beef inspired stir-fry type of dish which has obvious influences from Eastern Asia. The beef is sliced thinly and fried with a mix of fresh vegetables in a rich and tasty gravy. It is usually served with rice and chips as to ensure that every last drop of the sauce is mopped up.
Of course these meals wouldn´t be complete without a glass of the national cocktail – Pisco Sour as you enjoy Lima´s many fine restaurants and bars.
Overall a trip to Peru or South America just isn´t complete without a stop in one of the finest culinary capitals in the Continent. Whether your on the way to Cusco to hike the Inca Trail or to Lake Titicaca this is an absolute must for seafood lovers.
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