Shrimp Ceviche, photo courtesy of Cindy Mulligan
Peruvians have always taken great pride in their national cuisine, and its popularity is growing around the globe. Epicurious.com called Peruvian cuisine “the new Thai” while listing trends for 2009, and Bon Appetit Magazine picked Lima, Peru its number one food destination this year. Dishes like Lomo Saltado and Ceviche are certainly creating a stir world wide, and recent articles mention Peruvian restaurants popping from Amsterdam to San Francisco. The winners of a recent contest called The Seven Gastronomic Wonders of Peru were announced yesterday. After eight months of online voting, Ceviche came in first place, with Lomo saltado, Aji de gallina, Anticuchos, Chupe de Camarones, Papa a la Huancaina, and Causa also making the list. Each time I visit Peru, I look forward to the fantastic food. You don’t have to take a flight to enjoy these dishes, however, just head to your local Peruvian restaurant!
