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What to eat in Peru

The 10 best dishes in Peru

One of the world's great food countries.

1

Ceviche

Best: Lima

Raw fish cured in lime with chili, onion and sweet potato.

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2

Lomo saltado

Eaten all over Peru

Beef stir-fried with tomatoes, onion and fries, over rice.

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3

Ají de gallina

Best: Lima

Chicken in a creamy yellow chili sauce.

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4

Anticuchos

Best: Lima

Beef heart skewers grilled at street stands.

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5

Causa

Best: Lima

Layers of lime and chili mashed potato with crab or tuna.

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6

Pollo a la brasa

Eaten all over Peru

Rotisserie chicken with fries and ají.

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7

Rocoto relleno

Best: Arequipa

Spicy rocoto peppers stuffed with beef and topped with cheese, baked.

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8

Pachamanca

Best: The Andes

Meat and potatoes cooked in an earth oven.

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9

Tiradito

Best: Lima

Sliced raw fish in chili sauce.

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10

Picarones

Best: Lima

Sweet potato doughnuts in syrup.

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