Food I Couldnt Live Without

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The food I couldn’t live without ------------------------------------------------- Food is a very big part of everybody’s life. There are so many types to choose from, from Chinese to Mexican, but which food couldn’t you live without? ------------------------------------------------- Evelyn Carpio Sunday 15 September 2013 A mix of the most traditional dishes. Through my life, I’ve tried a variety of food but none could ever replace my favourite food of all; Peruvian food. Peru is a multicultural country with a great variety of dishes as its traditions. There are 24 departments distributed in 3 regions: coast, mountains and rainforest, each of them with unique ingredients and cooking styles. Peruvian dishes are diverse and unexpected. The food is underpinned by Incan origins, particularly in the use of corn, potatoes and chillies. It is considered to be one of the best gastronomies in the world because of its delicious flavours and furthermore the variety of ingredients used to prepare them. These ingredients are what makes Peruvian cuisine stand out and to be considered the next big thing among culinary culture. But which dishes are we talking about? It’s so hard to choose the best as each one of them has something special but I’ve narrowed it down to 10 dishes. Top 10 Peruvian dishes: 1. Ceviche- raw fish marinated in citrus juice. 2. Cuy- guinea pig. 3. Causa- layers of smashed potatoes with tuna or chicken 4. Lomo saltado- fried beef, tomatoes, peppers, and onions blended in a pan with soy sauce and fried potatoes. 5. Aji de gallina- chicken and condensed milk thickened with decrusted white bread. 6. Anticuchos- fried beef heart. 7. Rocoto relleno- pepper stuffed with beef and egg. 8. Pollo a la brasa- roast chicken 9. Arroz con pollo- chicken and rice mixed with coriander 10. Chicharron- chunks of

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