Fiesta Limena Peruvian Food

Peru exported over $500,000 worth of Pisco between January and April of 2010, which is a 101% increase over the numbers from this time last year. Peru’s favorite liquor is becoming more popular around the world, with bars in major cities offering many variations of Pisco cocktails. Of course, the most popular is still the Pisco Sour, which is the national drink of Peru. At Fiesta Limena, we offer Pisco Sours along with several other Pisco Specialty Drinks. The Peru Libre is a classic mixture of Pisco and Coca Cola. The Primavera is a tropical combination of juices and Pisco. The Pisco Limon features Pisco on ice with fresh limes and a hint of sugar. There are so many ways to enjoy Peruvian Pisco – try a new one each time you visit our Norwalk CT restaurant!

Photo from Living in Peru

Two nights ago, the district of Miraflores, an upscale section of Lima, was buzzing with excitement about Peru’s national dish – Ceviche. A Ceviche Festival took place, encouraging both locals and tourists to try many samples of Peruvian seafood. The organizers’ goal was to promote Ceviche as a great dinner option, since many Peruvians eat it during the day. Of course, at Fiesta Limena, we’ve always known that Ceviche is delicious day or night! It’s the perfect way to end a warm summer’s day – light, healthy, and delicious. Not to mention fresh and tasty! Try it at our Norwalk CT restaurant and you’ll see why Peruvians are so proud of this dish.

If you have never tried Peruvian food, you may be curious as to what it is like. Often, the only South American food many people have tried is Mexican, so they wonder whether Peruvian might be similar. The answer is that Peruvian food  has been influenced by other cultures, but is ultimately its own specific cuisine. It is not similar to Mexican food – many popular Peruvian dishes are actually influenced by Chinese and Japanese food, and others have European influences. This is due to Peru’s interesting history, which involved many immigrants who contributed to the local cuisine. One must experience this diverse cuisine to understand how it evolved over time, and to see what authentic Peruvian food truly is. At Fiesta Limena, our Norwalk CT restaurant, we serve authentic homestyle Peruvian food to people who have been eating it their whole lives, and those who are trying it for the first time. With many regular customers, we are proud to serve this special cuisine and to share it with those who are just learning about it.

Christmas is just a few days away, and everyone is trying to finish decorating, shopping, wrapping and cleaning. Who has time to cook during a week like this, especially when there is Christmas baking and special meals to prepare in advance. For the best takeout in Norwalk CT, try Pollo a la Brasa from Fiesta Limena. Mouthwatering chicken, crispy french fries and fluffy white rice make a hearty meal, and at $7, the price can’t be beat. Our customers know it is one of the best deals in Connecticut. Call in your lunch or dinner takeout order, and it will be ready when you get here.

When people try Peruvian food for the first time, many of them are curious about why many dishes are served with both white rice and french fries. They often wonder whether it is a choice by the chef at the particular restaurant they are trying. However, eating dishes such as Lomo Saltado with rice and fries is an authentic Peruvian tradition. Lomo Saltado would not be Lomo Saltado without both the rice and the french fries that come with it. Potatoes have been a main staple of the Peruvian diet for centuries – thousands of different types of potatoes are native to Peru. Rice has also been an important part of Peruvian cuisine, especially since an increasing number of Asian immigrants influenced Peruvian cuisine in the 18th century. With potatoes, rice, and tender meat or fish, Peruvian cuisine is filled with tempting comfort foods. Lomo Saltado is the most popular meat dish at our Norwalk CT restaurant.

Many famous Peruvian dishes developed because of the use of native ingredients, such as aji amarillo and fresh fruit. Peru exports more and more of these ingredients each year, to countries across the globe. Look for produce from Peru at your local market – international foodies are raving about everything from Peruvian asparagus to Peruvian mangos. Ingredients like aji amarillo paste are also available at local super markets. Of course, Fiesta Limena uses the freshest and most authentic ingredients available, so when you’re in the mood to dine out, stop by our Norwalk CT restaurant.

Whenever you’re looking for something exciting while dining out in Norwalk, remember that Fiesta Limena is a wonderful option. You’ll find a diverse mix of tasty Peruvian specialties at our Norwalk CT restaurant, making it a great choice for anyone looking to try something new and different. It’s also a great restaurant for people who already love Peruvian food, because our hearty homestyle Peruvian cuisine is authentic and delicious. Take a break from your holiday shopping and stop by to visit us.