Charlie McMannis enjoys spending some of his free time traveling to countries all over the world. He has visited the beautiful country of Peru, in South America. While there, he was able to sample the delicious cuisine that is a signature of Peru. Charlie McMannis has said that the foods he had in the little restaurants of Peru were some of the best he has ever enjoyed.
There are many traditional Peruvian dishes that chefs around the world have tried to replicate. One of the more famous ones is ceviche. This likely would be considered the official national dish of Peru. It consists of raw fish that is marinated in citrus juice, which serves to make the fish somewhat chewy and have a more subtle flavor. Some common spices used in ceviche include aji pepper and red onion. It usually is served with a type of Andean white corn that is called chodo.
Another popular dish is causa, which is a type of casserole with two layers consisting of avocado and potato, as well as additional ingredients such as tuna and hard-boiled egg pieces.
