Fiesta Limena Peruvian Food

As we have mentioned in past posts, the diversity in Peruvian food comes from an array of influences from other national cuisines, including Spanish, African, Chinese, Japanese, and French. The French influence started in the 19th century, when Peru was freed from Spanish rule. As a new country, Peru issued a decree allowing immigrants free entry. During this time, Peruvians looked to the French Revolution for inspiration for their new country, and many French immigrants were among those that traveled to Peru. The Peruvians admired French culture, and of course, their food. This is how mousse desserts became a common part of the Peruvian diet. Peruvian food is now gaining recognition as one of the finest cuisines in the world, on a similar level with French cuisine. The influences from European cuisine added new techniques and flavors to Peruvian food  with South American style, and the result is a uniquely delicious cuisine that we are proud to serve at our CT restaurante Peruano.

Arroz con Mariscos, rice with seafood, is another dish inspired by Spanish cooking. It is the Peruvian version of Spain’s paella, which many people are familiar with in the United States. This dish has been modified many times in Spain, and can refer to any rice dish that is also mixed with seafood, chicken, beef, beans, or other ingredients to make a meal. Some say the name originated from an Arab word meaning “leftovers” and that the dish was created by Moorish kings’ servants, who would mix the leftovers from feasts with rice in large pots to take home with them. Other people say that the term “paella” comes from the Latin term “patella” which refers to the flat  plate the dish was made on. Although we may never know the exact origin of this meal or its name, we do know it is delicious! Arroz con Mariscos is a popular dinner choice at Fiesta Limena, and a great option when trying Peruvian food at a CT Restaurante Peruano.