The Peruvian coast is not only known for its beautiful streets, culture and traditions, but also for its important gastronomic diversity. The typical coast Peruvian dishes show the whole world how delicious, varied and rich they are based on native products and culinary techniques, combined with ingredients and techniques from other cuisines in the world.
The typical coast Peruvian dishes are divided into marine cuisine and creole cuisine. Where each coastal region adapts its dishes according to its products, techniques and gastronomic customs.
Are you thinking of doing tourism on the coasts of Peru and you don’t know what to eat?; don’t worry, in this article we share a list of only 6 typical dishes the coast. This is a very difficult challenge due to the great variety of delicious dishes in this region, however we also know that as a tourist it is very difficult to try them all.{
Summary
1. Causa Limeña
Causa Limeña is one of the typical dishes of Peru, which was consumed daily since Peruvian independence in 1821.
This dish is made by boiling by squeezing yellow or white potatoes or Peruanita (native potatoes from Peru). Subsequently, a kind of cake is assembled which has a filling of avocado, chicken or tuna seasoned with onion, yellow pepper, hard-boiled egg, salt, lemon and a little oil.
There is historical information that the name of one of the most emblematic coast Peruvian dishes, comes from the word «Kausay», which means giver of life in the Quechua language.
Causa Limeña
2. Aji de Gallina
Ají de gallina is one of the most famous dishes in Peru. This dish is not only delicious, but it is easy to prepare, making it one of the favorite dishes of many. It arrived in Peru at the hands of the Spanish and with the passage of time, it became what it is today, one of those consumed in the country.
Aji de gallina is like a shredded breast broth, which is boiled together with ground peanuts. Then, to this broth is added a sauce of garlic, onion, cow’s cheese, bread and yellow pepper. Then it is served with a base of boiled potatoes and white rice. Its companions are also olives, a boiled egg and a lettuce leaf.
One of the few coast Peruvian dishes that you can taste also in the jungle or the Peruvian Andes.
Aji de gallina
3. Ceviche de Pescado
Ceviche is the best-known traditional dish of the Peruvian coast in the world, it was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2004, and since 2008 the «National Ceviche Day» has been celebrated.
Although it is true, it is a dish that is prepared in many countries around the world, but in Peru it has a very simple formula with an explosive flavor, which, according to many people, is the best ceviche in the world.
This dish has ingredients such as fish, lemon, chili, onion, coriander, salt and pepper. All these ingredients are mixed in a container and left to rest for only about 2 minutes.
Without a doubt, one of the coast peruvian dishes that you must try if or if you are in Lima or anywhere on the coast.
Ceviche Peruano
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4. Lomo Saltado
The Lomo Saltado is the most famous creole dish and requested by thousands of tourists, it can also be found in any restaurant and picantería in Peru, however the best huariques to try this delicious Peruvian dish is the city of Lima.
The Lomo Saltado is a fusion dish that was born at the end of the 19th century. Its preparation is simple but its flavor is unmatched, it consists of sautéing pieces of beef tenderloin in a pan with vegetables, yellow pepper, onions and tomatoes and soy sauce.
One of the coast Peruvian dishes most requested by nationals and foreigners.
Lomo saltado
5. Tacu Tacu, one of the most interesting coast peruvian dishes
One of the coast Peruvian dishes, which shows us the great external influence that gave such a varied gastronomy to Peru. According to researcher Jorge Yeshayahu, tacu tacu was born in the colonial era, as a fusion between Peruvian cuisine and the gastronomy brought by the slaves who lived on the «haciendas» on the coast. “The leftover food was taken by the slaves and with it the tacu tacu arose, in the valleys of Chincha and Cañete.
Its uncomplicated preparation also offers great freedom to the cook. We can find tacu tacu of beans, lima beans, lentils or any other vegetable. Although the usual accompaniment is beef and a mounted fried egg, there are also varieties of seafood, pork, chicken or even vegetarian versions.
Tacu Tacu
6. Chupe de Camarones
The Chupe de Camarones is a typical dish from the coast of Peru. It is a typical dish of the city of Arequipa, it is served in all the picanterías of the white city.
It is a thick and spicy soup that has river shrimp, yellow potatoes, fresh cheese, milk, beans, peas, corn, rice and eggs as ingredients, as well as a red pepper and huacatay-based dressing.
In addition to being widely spread in Callao and Lima, it is also prepared in every region of Peru, with its native ingredients.
Chupe de camarones
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