Peruvian cuisine changes by valley, coast and capital. Lima is one node, not the whole map.
The meters treat heat, ferment, street density and sharing as the axes that actually organise meals.
Systems
Lima metro
A regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine centred on Lima and Ceviche.
Cusco table
A regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine centred on Cusco and Lomo saltado.
Arequipa table
A regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine centred on Arequipa and Aji de gallina.
Trujillo table
A regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine centred on Trujillo and Anticuchos.
Iquitos table
A regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine centred on Iquitos and Causa.
Region 5
Another regional kitchen of Peruvian cuisine.
Relative meters
Hotspots
Lima
A hotspot for Ceviche and the local pantry of Peruvian cuisine.
Cusco
A hotspot for Ceviche and the local pantry of Peruvian cuisine.
Arequipa
A hotspot for Ceviche and the local pantry of Peruvian cuisine.
Trujillo
A hotspot for Ceviche and the local pantry of Peruvian cuisine.
Iquitos
A hotspot for Ceviche and the local pantry of Peruvian cuisine.
Materials
chicha / aji / nixtamal-adjacent corn
The savoury bass.
potato / corn / rice
The meal starch.
Ceviche staples
The icon pantry.
Market produce
The daily vegetable and protein.
Regional pride in this cuisine is argued through Ceviche and Lomo saltado more than through a single official recipe.
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