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Ceviche
Fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers, onions, and salt.
Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Lima, PE
The must-try food that defines Lima, PE's culinary culture
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Lomo Saltado
A traditional stir-fry that combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, and french fries.
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Aji de Gallina
A spicy, creamy chicken stew made with aji amarillo peppers, bread, and walnuts.
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Anticuchos de Corazón
Marinated and grilled beef heart skewers, a staple street food of Lima.
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Causa Limeña
A cold layered potato terrine seasoned with lime and aji amarillo, filled with tuna or chicken.
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Pollo a la Brasa
Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, served with fries.
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Papas a la Huancaína
Boiled potato slices drenched in a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made with aji amarillo peppers.
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Tacu Tacu
A pan-fried patty made from a mixture of rice and beans, often topped with steak or a fried egg.
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Arroz con Pollo
A fragrant green rice dish cooked with cilantro, vegetables, and chicken pieces.
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Tiradito
Thinly sliced raw fish in a spicy citrus sauce, representing the influence of Japanese techniques.
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Jalea Mixta
A mountain of deep-fried assorted seafood and fish served with salsa criolla and fried yuca.
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Arroz con Mariscos
A savory Peruvian seafood rice dish seasoned with aji panca, aji amarillo, and fresh herbs.
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Parihuela
A hearty, spicy seafood soup featuring a variety of shellfish and fish in a rich broth.
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Suspiro a la Limeña
A classic dessert made of caramel-like manjar blanco topped with a port-infused meringue.
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Picarones
Ring-shaped donuts made from squash and sweet potato, served with a spiced chancaca syrup.
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Alfajores
Shortbread-like cookies sandwiched with dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Mazamorra Morada
A thick, jelly-like pudding made from purple corn, fruit, and spices like cinnamon and cloves.
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Chupe de Camarones
A rich and creamy shrimp chowder prepared with milk, eggs, potatoes, and aji peppers.
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Seco de Res
A slow-cooked beef stew prepared in a vibrant cilantro-based sauce, often served with beans.
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Carapulcra
An ancient Andean stew made with dried potatoes, pork, peanuts, and aji panca.