If you had to eat one dish for the rest of your life, what would it be? It’s easy to think about your favorite foods, but what about the best dishes around the world? You can travel and roam all the cities of the earth and spend your whole life filling your stomach to its fullest desires.
Ceviche: Peru's most famous dish
There has been many debate about what is the best dish in each continent in the world. For example in North America is it the all American Burger and Fries or is it the tacos of Mexico? In Europe is it the Pizza of Italy or the Schnitzel of Germany. In Australia you basically have the choice of Damper or Pavlova which doesn’t inspire the groumet foodie.
But what about in South America? Here below are a few of our favourites:
Peruvian Ceviche: A lot of travelers like to call Peru the International Culinary Capital of Latin America. With such a big title, it’s almost too easy to decide that Peruvian Ceviche is one of the most delicious foods on the continent. The popular seafood dish is made from fresh raw dish marinated in citrus juices and spiced with chilli peppers and other condiments. Not only is it a traditional dish, but it is also popular in neighboring countries like Ecuador and Chile.
Argentinean Asado: You havn’t experienced a real barbeque until you have experienced the pure meat heaven that is an Argentinean Asado. Asado is a technique for cooking cuts of meat, usually consisting of beef alongside various other meats, which are cooked on a grill (parrilla) or open fire. Don’t expect too much in the way of salads but if they are served, they usually contain meat!
Lomo Saltado Peru: Lomo saltado is a Peruvian entree that has Asian influences (chifa) consisting of strips of sirloin marinated in vinegar, soy sauce and spices, then stir fried with red onions, parsley and tomatoes. Served traditionally over white rice with homemade french fries.
These are just a few of our South American favourites, to find out more about South American cuisine – visit Chimuadventures.
