Peru’s gastronomy is recognized as one of the best culinary expressions in the world. This is thanks to its unique geography, micro weather conditions, its pre-inca, inca and amazonian cultural heritage, the quality of the ingredients, the culinary fusion with Spain, Africa, China, Japan and Italy, and definitely to the genius of the cooks and chefs.
Peruvian cuisine has become part of the unique identity of that beautiful country, but is also part of Panama’s culinary proposal through dishes like ceviche, la causa limeña, los anticuchos (MGrilled Heart), el chupe de camarones (Shrimp Cioppino), el lomo saltado (Stir Fried Beef), el suspiro a la limeña, la mazamorra morada (Purple Pudding) y los picarones (Doughnuts). In Panama it has grown up to a point that is an important engine for local economic growth and a culinary destinatjon for a lot of foreign Visitors coming for the cultural diversity. It is a communion between local Panamanians entrepreneurs and Peruvian talent, reinforcing the integration of both countries.
To Chef Aristóteles Breña, of Nazca 21 restaurant, people are first. In Panama they started to adapt flavors and smoothing sauces and spices. Also studied panamanian ingredients to create a fusion menu between the Panamanian and Peruvian cuisine. An example of Peruvian culinary fusion can be found in dishes like Spicy Fish Stew (Corvina a lo Macho), Inca Prawns (Langostinos Inka), Chinese Peruvian Ffried Rice (Arroz Chaufa), Avocato with Seafood (Aguacate con Frrutos del Mar), Fillet Filled with Prrawns (Filete Relleno de Langostinos), Killer Ceviche (Ceviche Matador), Layered Potatoe Casserole with Shrimp (Causa Limeña de Camarones).
Peruvian gastronomy has grown everywhere because of its variety, originality and mixture, gaining interest and curiosity from all over the world. In Panama there are more than 20 Peruvian restaurants that cook different culinary expressions that will allow you to discover traditional and innovative flavors. Visitors will also be able to try different aromas of Pisco, their world renowned brandy. A trip for the senses through the culture and traditions of Peru.
The cultural and historical richness, plus the entrepreneurship of Peruvian cooks, has manage to position Peru’s gastronomy as one of Panama’s tourist experiences anyone must have. If you want to check the list of restaurants to visit go in www.saboreaperu.com, it will give you all the information you need.
