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TRADITIONAL ANTICUCHO

(MEAT BROCHETTE)

 

Anticucho is the heart of Peruvian food.

Anticucho is a type of skewer originating from the time of the Viceroyalty of Peru. It has become one of the most beloved on tables around the world.

It is characterized by the use of charcoal beef heart and combined with a portion of potatoes, corn and a good chili sauce. It has a special aroma and a delicious flavor that make it an icon of the popular culture of Peru.

It is consumed mostly in the month of October as part of the gastronomic traditions of the festivities of the Señor de los Milagros. It is a street food because you can find it in all wheelbarrows in any part of Peru.

CUY ANTICUCHO

Cuy meats are massively consumed in the highlands of Peru.

This type of anticucho was presented for the first time in 2013. 

The cuy is a food product of high nutritional value that contributes to the food security of the rural population with limited resources.

It is consumed mostly in the month of October as part of the gastronomic traditions of the festivities of the Señor de los Milagros.

ALPACA ANTICUCHO

The alpaca anticucho was presented by Mrs. Julia , due to the great demand for alpaca in the Peruvian highlands. 

It is a dish created by her and the seasoning of her is similar to the traditional anticucho.

This typical Peruvian dish can be combined with potato, salad and corn.

EATING HABITS

Hello! I am Astrid. I am from Peru. And I'm going to talk about my eating habits.

We know that breakfast, lunch and dinner are the most important meals of the day, since the body processes all our food to have a lot of energy.

In the morning, I eat scrambled eggs with bread and have a fruit juice or my milk. Sometimes I just want to eat fruits with yogurt or cereal with yogurt.

For lunch, I eat chicken with rice or red noodles. It depends on what my mom prepares or buys to eat. I like all types of food.

For dinner, I have my tea with bread. But if I'm very hungry, my family asks for food, it can be pizza, hamburger, shawarma, etc. Of course, if we order fast foods, we should always take an infusion to be able to rest easy.