Lomo Saltado

Peruvian food

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October 11th 2016
Ok so this post is about Peruvian food. The food here is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to get a recipe book (hint hint Christmas present mum) and try to recreate some of these at home! Coy (guinea pig) and alpaca are some of the local delicacies, as well as ceviche and quinoa soup. Inka cola is the local soft drink, chicha morada is a drink made from purple corn, and the grape brandy pisc ... read more

South America » Peru

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more