Peru’s Master Chef – Gaston Acurio

When it comes to food, international chefs like Gaston Acurio of Peru prove that native cuisine can be updated with a fresh new look, while using traditional recipes and ingredients. The signature cooking style of Chef Acurio brings out the best in Peruvian cuisine. An icon of Peruvian gastronomes, Gaston Acurio, a restauranteur and author, balances his love of country with his love of cooking. His eye for detail with each recipe he creates for patrons of his restaurant and his cooking audiences offers an adventure for those unfamiliar with Peruvian cuisine. He uses national Peruvian favorites like Lomo Saltado, a beef and tomato stir fry, aji de gallina, deboned chicken in a luscious creamy chili sauce to tempt the palates of food lovers everywhere. Do a little “google” search yourself and find a nearby Peruvian restaurant wherever you live to experience this wonderful cuisine.