Peruvian food is such a diverse, unique cuisine, encompassing everything from lomo saltado (stir-fried beef with onion, tomatoes and French fries), antichucos (skewered and grilled meats) and quinoa to aji de gallina (a chicken dish with peppers and a creamy sauce) and papas a la huancaina (boiled potatoes with a creamy cheese sauce.) Peruvian food often uses "everyday" ingredients in unusual manners; Food critic Eric Asimov once said it was one of the world's most important cuisines..
Of course, though, we can't discuss Peruvian food without acknowledging the legendary ceviche, which is the country's national dish, as well as its trademark, cherished leche de tigre — a delicious, refreshing nectar highly prized in Peruvian cuisine.
