Traditional Food
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Corn on the Cob and Cheese Returns to Cuzco
Corn is one of the traditional Andean foods that are most produced such as potatoes and others. During the months…
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A Cuzco Tradition: Tarwi with Mormontoy
Mormontoy or are small, dark colored balls that grow in lakes and ponds around the city. They are also brought…
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Colorful Parrot Sauté (Saltado de Loro), one of Cuzco’s Traditional Dishes
One colorful dish that is traditional in Cuzco is the saltado de loro, the parrot sauté. Never fear all you…
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Stewed Sacha Tomate
One of the many fruits found in Peru while not outside of South America is the Sacha Tomate. Its name…
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Ceramic Raquis Rule for Making Chicha
Incas transported chicha from one place to another in raquis, large pottery vases, so they could have it to drink…
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A Hidden Delight, Almost at the End of Cuzco
Cuzco presents a majestic, magical, and enchanting scene. From any of its high points you can catch a view of…
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Recipe for a Cuzco Tradition, Soltero of Chiñi Challwa, Dried Fish Salad
Many of Cuzco’s traditional foods are slowly disappearing, as people make them less and less frequently and tastes change with…
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Which are Cuzco’s Favorite Potatoes?
To go to Cuzco’s wholesale market, Vinocanchón, is to enter into a world of variety. Row after row of potatoes…
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Soup that Satisfies and Soothes
Soup, hot and nourishing, is simply a favorite food of Cuzco, especially in the morning for breakfast or a mid…
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