Peruvian Food: What You Should Eat

[@divicaso7424]

Peru, 🇵🇪 also known as the ancient country of CULTURAL DIVERSITY and 5,000 flavors has been chosen for the twelfth (12th) time as "Best culinary destination in the world" at the World Travel Awards 2024. It is the only country in the world with at least 10 types of cuisine: Creole, Marine, Northern, Arequipa, Andean, Chifa, Nikkei, Amazonian, Vegetarian, and Haute cuisine. According to the Guinness Record, Peru🇵🇪 has the record of 491 typical dishes, thus becoming the country with the largest number of typical dishes in the world. It also has 2,500 native soups, 250 desserts and more than 3,000 varieties of potatoes. Not counting our chicken shops, pork rind shops, sandwich shops, juice shops, candy stores, drinks and fruits of the most varied that They can only be found in Peru. We can feel proud that God has blessed us with a land and a unique and varied gastronomy in the world. Long live the ancient and megadiverse Peru 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That is astounding and not a bit surprising! Thank you for sharing all of that information. I was fortunate to visit and be able to try so many different dishes. Obviously, there were so many additional tastes that I did not even get to sample. I am honored to have you as a viewer!

[@CesarParedesPortilla-rs6dp]

Comida de los dioses !! ❤❤❤

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

¡La comida en Perú es excepcional!

[@teresastartzell1930]

The Peruvian food is delicious. The Peruvian tradition, history and culture are beautiful. I am proud from my country Peru 🇵🇪.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

You should be very proud! I loved every part of my visit and the food was a huge highlight! Thank you for watching!

[@JoseRafael-oc3xu]

I like barbecued, guinea pig ribs, served with coleslaw.

[@noreply65]

Peruvian food is delicious. There are several dishes with different flavors. Peruvian food not only has Chinese influence, it also has French, Italian, Spanish, African, and Japanese. Talking about the chicha morada, you boil the purple corn with quince, pineapple, cinnamon, clove, and after it is done boiling and then cool, you add the sugar and lime.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Chicha Morada is fantastic! I could drink it every day!

[@noreply65]

@oldaloneandfarfromhome it's good for high blood pressure. Even the doctor requested to give to my dad. Although, we use Splenda for sweetness.

[@elsacastillo9855]

Excelente para tener la presión arterial baja. ​@@oldaloneandfarfromhome

[@rpliegos]

I loved Peruvian Food, it is delicious!!! Visited Peru last year and we tried everything from Ceviches, Ají de Gallina, Cuy, Potatoes... Lovely country!!! Don´t leave Peru without going to Cuzco, it is a gorgeous city with many attractions (Vinicunca the 7 color mountain is highly recommended, Cuzco itself is gorgeous and of Course all the Inca Sites)

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I agree with you about the food! Some of the best dishes that I have had anywhere!

[@ScottYun]

If you are going to Vinicunca, then you may want to go by ATV. The parking area for the ATV's is very close to the view point and you don't have to do the long, long hike for regular tourists. An alternative is Montaña de Colores Palccoyo. It's also a "Rainbow Mountain," but it get about 10% of the visitors vs Vinicunca.

[@sticksteves7499]

Best food in South America, hands down!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

No argument from me!

[@jbayer7073]

THE PERUVIAN FOOD IS DELICIOUS😋 IS THE BEST

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I cannot disagree!

[@jorgeenriquezarate7002]

Congratulations for your good vibes to taste our flavors, in Lima you have a first sights perhaps the best cuisine in South America, only remember this advice Cheaper budget for the best foods,every corner you will have many places to enjoy it, Blessings and keep visiting my country

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

The food was an absolute delight! There was hardly anything that I tried that I did not enjoy. Even the stomach was tasty, just had a difficult time chewing it! Thank you for the exceptional comments!

[@adolfobriceno1635]

Great video! Have you tried the sandwiches from La Lucha? If you're staying in Miraflores, I recommend Rincon Chami. It's an unassuming restaurant specializing in authentic Peruvian food, popular among locals and featured in travel guides as well. The friendly waiters, who have been there for over 35 years, will warmly welcome you. Additionally, you should try the Pastel de Choclo (Corn Casserole) at El Bodegón in Miraflores.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Where were you a month and a half ago! Those all sound like excellent suggestions! At this point though, I have moved on from Peru.

[@Aiyoukim]

Amazing video and amazing food. Going to Peru next month and I am super excited. Thanks for sharing this.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

It was my pleasure! The food is definitely something to be excited about. You will have a fantastic time!

[@GeoffreyInsch]

I still dream about that Peruvian chicken....

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

So do I, Geoff! As best I remember, that sauce on the first dish tasted just about like what we had in NYC! I hope things are good with you!

[@bigbabyjesussurfing]

I still dream of Peruvian pum pum

[@GiselleTarzana]

Everything looks delicious

[@FeralineHydor]

i’m gonna dream about the food tour guide girl 💕

[@JoseRafael-oc3xu]

Stone soup is good. So is seagull gizzard, breaded.

[@PaulChristianJenkinsJD]

Living here in milk toast Colorado, I am sold on Peru.

[@unnamedone5514]

Ceviche expert! love it! can't wait for the Michelin stars!

[@AlaskanRamTravelAdventures]

I really enjoyed the food-centric video. Seeing all the unique dishes and hearing your thoughts on them was something very enjoyable for those of us that don't get the first hand experience. It looked tough to film, but you made it look easy. Nice work! More please.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Cool! So glad that you liked it. The food tour was tough to shoot, because we were always on the move. Meals at the restaurants were difficult, because there are a limited number of angles for food shots and I am always trying not to bother other diners. I am already working on my next food video. It will be about the tastes of Paraguay!

[@hinthegroove9740]

“I just hope we don’t have soup” Good one!

[@meczm]

Seems like you had a great time in Lima, thank you for going and trying everything, loved it 🥰

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! To be honest, it was a very appealing assignment to tackle!

[@mariogutierrezc]

Hello from Lima. When we ask for a ceviche , we have the option to say "bajo en ají" what means "just a little bit of chili" . I am peruvian and do not like aji in excess too, because it overwhelms others flavours, but some people do love it because it produces an special feeling in the body.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

There were a couple of occasions, when I ordered ceviche, that they would ask if I wanted it spicy. I was always very appreciative of that!

[@CALIBREECONÓMICO]

Lo mejor comida de la primera Civilización Del Continente Americano Caral🇵🇪 6mil años Cuna de 14 culturas Chachapollas, Nazca, Chavin, Paracas,Wari, Chimu,Moche, Tiahuanaco y La Última El Imperio Incaico que abarco 7 países del Continente Americano desde Pastos de Colombia Hasta Río Maule Chile.. Somos un país lleno de cultura danzas costumbres comidas más de 400 platos típicos como no .. si tenemos 4000 mil variedad de papas nativas 😍🇵🇪🥘🍲🥣🫕🍜🍛🌎🥇🏆

[@CALIBREECONÓMICO]

Perú 🇵🇪 ha sido reconocido como el mejor destino culinario del mundo en los World Travel Awards 12 veces🏆, entre los años 2012 y 2024: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Los World Travel Awards son una competencia internacional que reconoce la excelencia en la industria de viajes, turismo y hospitalidad. La ceremonia de gala final es un evento emblemático en el calendario de viajes, al que asisten líderes, influenciadores y medios de la industria.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Muchas gracias por tus aportes en los comentarios. ¡Toda esta información es fascinante! Agradezco tenerte como espectador.

[@heatherstephenson4371]

Love this look at the foods of Peru! Everything looks delicious. Looks like I need to try out a food tour sometime in the future, too. Awesome!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

The food tour was very reasonably priced and I was amazed at the number of different items we got to try! I've tried to find a food tour here in Asunción, but have had no luck.

[@jbayer7073]

GO to PERÚ 😋

[@jameshaddan8538]

Great video, brought back fond memories of all the wonderful food I had in Lima last year…I splurged and went to Virgilio Martinez Véliz’s Central in Barranco (which was surreal). I’m also a fan of food tours…did an evening one in Mira Flores and Barranco…which was great. I think I’ve only had one food tour that was just so-so. Generally, they are super helpful in introducing me to a place’s food and to restaurants that I probably wouldn’t have found on my own (and I’m a solo traveler in my 50s). Typically, I’ve found that the guide will make other suggestions beyond the tour, and I usually give a couple a try.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! You are absolutely right about food tours! I will definitely aim to take others when I can find them. I'll bet that Central was amazing!

[@ChristianJG]

Thank you for visiting my dear city and country 🇵🇪 Sir... Greetings from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

It was my pleasure! I adored Peru. Interesting fact, I spent a ten-hour layover recently at the Toronto airport.

[@raulitonadaexiste]

Peru is so beautiful!!!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I absolutely agree with you!

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

Nice one, a good summary of our food here very well-presented. Causa is normally mashed potatoes & avo &/or tuna, octopus inside is a new one.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! The octopus with the olive sauce is an absolute winner! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@itsederrengifo]

I think the term "Peruvian Cousine" is an underestimation of the diversity you can find in Peru. Yes, Criole cousine is a big mix of influences, but then you have other groups of dishes from more specific mixes like Chifa or Nikkei, and even within Criole cousine there are differences in techniques and ingredientes between coast, andean and amazonic dishes, each one heavily influenced by their distinct culture and past.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I agree with you, but in a video, it's necessary to keep it rather simple and not go into a whole lot of detail. Otherwise, you risk losing a big portion of the audience. It's a balancing act. Thank you for the great comment!

[@moogie01956]

Thanks for sharing. I was going to ask what were good places to each. The anticuchos looked good (grilled beef heart). Did you get a chance to try buttifaras? Peru's sandwich? My mother made many of the foods you ate so I am looking forward to seeing how her food was different from Peru because she had to substitute some ingredients. Thanks again for these videos.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

The anticuchos were wonderful! I didn't try the Buttifara sandwich. It sounds like it would be very good! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@mikegeorge4538]

Love the vibrant colors of the food! Not sure about eating guinea pig--reminds me of our children's pets when they were young!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

The visual appeal of the food is certainly strong. I probably would have hesitated at trying Cuy, if I had a Guinea Pig as a pet, when I was young. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to make a comment.

[@amandel1470]

Very good review of Lima’s delicious foods. Thank you For visiting my country. I sure miss the food. Only thing I would never eat is cuy. Love your sense of adventure and the willingness to try new foods. Peru 🇵🇪 I miss you.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That is very nice of you! I was pleased with the idea of checking out all of the different foods from Lima. The tour I took was a great adventure!

[@francescael361]

I love your videos a lot. You have a very chill (and journalist-like) vibe. I have just subscribed to your channel. Anyway, my friends from Chile once told me that Peru is the place to go in South America for food. I believe they were trying to tell me that Peru is popular for its food. 😁

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you for the compliments! I also appreciate you watching and subscribing to my channel! Your friends are correct. The food in Peru is an absolute highlight!

[@itonuoro3813]

Food-videos from all over the world are always interesting. Thank you!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! As I mentioned, it was so much fun to make that video!

[@victorsanchez4351]

Hi I hope you feel more at home by now….my preferred food joint in Embarcadero 41 in Surco, wash down a ceviche with a pisco sour is my Sunday ritual. Surco is ok, it’s the district with 1,000 parks, very walkable ….just follow the parks in your map towards Loma Amarilla ( yellow hill ) park where the municipality is located, this way you will know the east part of the city closer to the dusty hills.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That sounds like a great Sunday ritual! I know that I passed through Surco, but I didn't get the chance to spend much time there.

[@lorddarthkairos01]

The OG Ají de Gallina was exclusively made with Hen, now more modern interactions are made from chicken.

[@johnhuaman6626]

Great you enjoyed. Good tour is huge in Peru

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That food tour was one of many highlights during my time in Peru!

[@vitob1882]

Great video!!! I haven’t been to Peru in years… now, I wanna go back soon. Just a couple of observations: your first dish wasn’t a chaufa, it was “arroz con mariscos” and it comes from the Spanish heritage. Very close to a Spanish paella. Second: the picarones aren’t served with honey but with a sugar cane syrup, called “chancaca”.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thanks for your comment! Thanks too for the clarification on those two items. I readily admit that I don't always get everything perfectly right!

[@luisbarahona3352]

Your videos are wonderful. I love how you divided it and the different food it covers.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That is so nice of you to say! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@fldon2306]

Love Peruvian! Great food! Excellent you got around Lima’s neighborhoods… Peru’s also famous for Pollo a la Brasa, rotisserie chicken; Rocky’s, Micky’s, Norki’s and Pardos!! Keep working on your Spanish…

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I was aware of the rotisserie chicken, but never took the opportunity to get some. I'll keep working on my Spanish, but I feel woefully inadequate in that arena. Thank you for watching!

[@alvarocastaneda9754]

Congrats, this is the most amazing video that I enjoy watching about Peruvian dishes. You were about and beyond my spectation.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That is so nice of you to say! Thank you for watching!

[@jflatley38]

Well done, sir. I used to live in Miraflores (2006-7). You hit all of the go to dishes. One that I recommend that was not mentioned is Jalea Mixta. Fried - seafood with yucca! Hmm mmm. My favorites that you mentioned are aji de gallina, papa rellena, and of course lomo saltado. Thanks for sharing!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That Jalea Mixta sounds amazing! I wish I had been able to try it. Just your mention of Aji de Gallina has my mouth watering! Thank you for the great comment!

[@orserron5566]

Really interesting. I visited Cusco before and remember some delicious dishes I never had anywhere else. I also remember a buffet at the Iquitos Hilton on the Amazon, very exotic but flavorful seafood.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! There are interesting and new dishes everywhere that you go!

[@ericpowell4350]

Great content! This is amazing!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you very much! I loved Peru and its food!

[@reytxatan8077]

Real fun and informative video on local food sir, congrats. Let me suggest you a couple of winners (on the food department): "ocopa arequipeña" and "arroz con pato chiclayana". Those two are amongst my top 5 best peruvian dishes. Cheers.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I appreciate the kind comments! Thanks for the suggestions for other dishes, as well! Invariably, when covering the foods of an area, I am going to miss some worthy plates!

[@CarlosGonzalez-tg8vu]

Congrats great info enjoy yummy 👍 🎉👏 😊

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

That is so nice of you to say! There were many good food items that I tried!

[@georgeg2369]

What’s the name of the organises street food your you did, please? I’m going Peru in a few weeks and would love to do it also!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

You would have a fantastic time and the experience is reasonably priced. The tour operator is Lima Experience and I believe I accessed it through Get Your Guide. Here is a link: www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g294316-d23752184-Food_Tour_and_Market_Experience_12_Peruvian_Snacks-Lima_Lima_Region.html

[@timtwoface]

Muy excellente, que rico! And even though you didn't mention it directly, I was happy to see Inca Kola still found a way into the video. Did you ever get to dry Camu Camu juice, as well?

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I actually didn't try either Inca Kola or Camu Camu juice. I should have at least tried one of them. Thank you for inspiring me to be more open to different drink options in the future!

[@timtwoface]

@@oldaloneandfarfromhome Oh I think you were very adventurous with what you tried in your video! But these two were favourites of mine...thankfully Inca Kola can still be found in Latin American shops across North America (but it isn't cheap since it's imported from Peru, despite now being a Coca Cola product!)

[@pixelpadre]

Distance between your restaurants is in excess of one hour on foot.

[@SIGGYINTERNATIONAL]

nice video ! i'm definitely going to try those places !

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

There are so many good places to eat and really special tastes to try!

[@armandomori2333]

Great video !!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you so much!

[@vincenthandabaka7223]

Amazing food I can’t stop thinking about lomo saltado ! So good I would trade my wife for one lomo saltado - JK

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I hope she doesn't read your comments! But yeah, lomo saltado can be that good!

[@georgeg2369]

You can have mine free, bro…and my mates, and his neighbour, and my gym buddies…wife give aways!!

[@ElLocoAl512]

2:29 thats no chaufa. It was arroz con mariscos/ rice with seafood. Different,

[@stevegram9000]

Great tips!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you! I am glad that you watched!

[@taketimetoseait396]

How many days were U there? It would take me a month to eat all that food😂. Ann, Florida fan

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I was there a month, but aside from the food tour, it took me about two weeks to hit all of the others spots. Normally, I don't eat lunch, but this forced me to do so, as the light was no good by the time I was ready for dinner!

[@jbayer7073]

La Comida Peruana es tan rica y variada en sus tres Regiones que te llevaría toda una vida conocerla y comerla toda

[@MessiOwnsPenaldo]

You ate good 👌

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I certainly did! And it's all because of doing the video, as ordinarily I don't eat lunch!

[@rpliegos]

Don´t forget to try the Cuy: Guinea Pig

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I tried it! The taste was good, but not enough meat for me!

[@Wepper26]

good

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I appreciate you watching!

[@ultramaga4298]

Is choclo please 🙏🏿

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I was a fan of the choclo! Cancha for me was hit or miss.

[@Mimi_fiufiu_coquito]

Just to add to the Chinese influence, growing up in Peru, as a child I had Peruvian fried as my most favorite Peruvian dish. I was heartbroken when I heard that fried rice is not Peruvian, but the Peruvian style of Fried Rice will forever be better in Peru and I have tried fried rice all over the world as a grownup. Be safe in Peru! Onwards!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Thank you for adding your experience to the comments! I am having such a good time, traveling and making these videos!

[@Omi-ub3cu]

Chica morada.. purple girl… Jajaj

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Chica Morada is so good! I wish I had some right now.

[@Omi-ub3cu]

@@oldaloneandfarfromhome haha, it’s actually Chicha.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I know, but I messed up that one time in the video and said Chica, instead!

[@danyetdeco]

[@KurtVogel88]

Did you ever get parasites from ceviche anywhere?

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

No, I never did.

[@unnamedone5514]

Old dude gained 20 lbs in 1 day

[@Junglii_George]

Thank you for your love and respect for the food and culture but the pronunciations are killing me still a great video

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I appreciate your kind words. I am sorry, but I have always acknowledged that pronunciation is not a strength for me. Hopefully, people can enjoy my videos, in spite of that.

[@Junglii_George]

@oldaloneandfarfromhome it's all love brother I appreciate the work

[@robertochambergozavaleta1188]

Omg man! U went to many diferents restaurant but in any specialist in this dish, how in the hell went to tasted lomo in a cafe?? What the hell men? 😅

[@ultramaga4298]

Chica morarada not chica 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I did make that mistake once when I was on camera. I think I got it correct all the other times!

[@ultramaga4298]

Chicha is the correct word

[@hectorleonardosonco5097]

Yeeaahh cool chica morrada