traditional food
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Recipes
White Chicha from Quinoa Slakes Thirst in Cuzco
Chicha is a refreshing and nutritious drink that we love in Cuzco. It is a gentle drink with a low…
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Traditional Stoves, Fogones, Give Cuzco’s Food Great Flavor
To cook these days people in cities tend to rely on stoves that are marvels of technical design. They allow…
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Traditional Food
A Market’s Enchantment in Cuzco
The market of San Pedro, Cuzco’s central market for the colonial core has become an important tourist destination. Every day…
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Customs
Cuy Canca, a Dish that Delights Cuzco’s People
If there is a dish that delights Cuzco’s inhabitants more than any other, it is cuy canca or fire roasted…
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Peruvian Food
Lechón Captivates Cuzco from Generation to Generation
Inheritor of exquisite recipes and the tradition of making and selling the classic food of Cuzco, Mrs. María can regularly…
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Empire of Confusing Words and Cuisine in Cuzco
The boom in Peruvian food brought a lot of attention to a well-deserving cuisine. At the same time it has…
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Customs
A Living Andean Tradition: Three Chicherías in Cuzco
Chicha made from corn (chicha de jora) is the Andean drink that transcends time and space. It was present and…
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Food & Drinks
Hidden Treasures of Food in Cuzco, Wariques
In Cuzco, people often talk about a warique (wah-ree-kay,) a favorite restaurant where ordinary people eat but that is not…
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Chef’s Sunday: Olluco with Jerky
An ancient dish that ruled the Inca’s table and still holds court in the homes of all Peruvians is olluco…
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Commentary
Chef’s Sunday: Tarwi as a Main Dish
Tarwi, also called chocho, is a legume that is native to the Andes. It has been used in gastronomy from…
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