When you study Spanish in one of our schools in Perú, you will have quite a variety in food choices. You can keep up with a healthy diet and enjoy typical Peruvian cuisine while there.
There are a variety of benefits to spending time in Lima or Cusco, Perú. One of the many advantages to experiencing these remarkable cities is that you will have access to some of the most delicious and healthiest food in the world.
Most well-traveled foodies agree that Peru has the best food in all of South America. The three most common elements that go into Peruvian cooking; corn, potatoes, and beans; are all healthy ingredients. There are also about 20 varieties of fruit that are native to Peru including lucuma, prickly pear and camu camu. Many of these fruits are packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Finding healthy food that is also delicious can be a challenge, but the Peruvian culture offers many exciting dishes that are full of healthy ingredients. Be sure to try the following delicacies:
Ceviche Mixto Peruano
1. Ceviche
Ceviche is likely the most popular dish in Peru. This special food consists of raw fish, which is marinated in lime juice and chilies. Ceviche is served with vegetables including raw onions, toasted corn and peppers. This food is touted as a hangover cure, and some even believe that it is an aphrodisiac.
2. Pescado a la trujillana
Another native Peruvian dish that is a favorite is pescado a la trujillana. This is a steamed fresh piece of fish that is served with a sauce made out of onions and eggs.
3. Pepian de pava
If you try pepian de pava while you attend Spanish school in Peru, this dish will likely become one of your new favorites. Pepian de pava is a very healthy turkey stew. It is made with rice, corn, cilantro and pepper.
When you learn Spanish in Lima or Cusco, you will experience a world-class cuisine like Peruvian food along with the language. Food is a large part of a people’s culture, and it gives you a taste of their day-to-day life…quite literally!