Peru World

lunes, 10 de noviembre de 2014

Restauran review

El Merlín de Cabo Blanco

—Av. Naciones Unidas N°1709, Chacrarríos Norte. – LIMA; (51-1) 4257472,(51-1) 403*1163; reservas@elmerlin.com

—I went to the restaurant El Merlin de Cabo blanco with my family last summer, when we had arrived to the restaurant, a waiter place us at a table, then he gave us the menu of the restaurant.

—This restaurant offers typical Peruvian food, when we speak about typical Peruvian food, we talk about sea food;

—The restaurant is a calm and familiar place; since it is a typical food restaurant, the decoration is craft, but modern.

—The service provided by the waiters in the restaurant is pretty good; the waiter who greeted us was very attentive and formal.

—The price of a meal can vary between 20 and 40 soles.

—If you decide to visit Lima Peru, and you want to eat typical food, the restaurant El Merlin de Cabo blanco , is a very good option.

Astrid & Gastón Casa Moreyra

—Av. Paz Soldán 290, san isidro, Lima – 27, Peru; 511 442-2775; http://www.astridygaston.com/#inicio.

—If you want o visit the restaurant Astrid & Gastón Moreyra House , you must have to make a reservation three months in advance.

—This restaurant offers a gourmet food Peruvian, The restaurant provides a different menu every 6 Months; additionally it has a colonial and rustic atmosphere, yet glamorous , and representative history of Peru.

——Service is the best that you could find.

— The price per person for the expirience is 100 dollars or 270 soles.

—So if you want to have a memorable gourmet experience, full of history and love for Peru, Astrid & Gaston restaurant moreyra House is the best option.

domingo, 9 de noviembre de 2014

TIPICAL DISHES

“Peruvian food has been rated by many experts as one of the best in the world. For their variety, flavor, originality and rich food is a favorite of many tourists. Arriving to Peru, one of main reasons is a Peruvian dish taste and test their product diversity. For many tourists it is a pleasure to experience the traditions and cultures blend to taste food so delicious.”[1]

Here are three representative dishes of Perú

Chicha Morada

It is the most important drink of Peru and consumed in all regions. It is the national drink par excellence[2]

Preparation

Traditional preparation (made at home)

Ingredients for one jar

· 1 kilo of purple corn
· 1/2 ripe pineapple
· 3 cloves or to taste
· Cinnamon to taste
· 4 liters of water
· lemon juice (2 lemons)
· sugar to taste
· 1 quince pieces (optional)
· 2 blocks israel chopped (optional).

The traditional preparation involves boiling purple corn in water with peel of pineapple and chunks quince, and putting a pinch of cinnamon and clove. Once boiled preparation, strain and cool to add sugar, chopped fruit and lemon.

Add sugar to taste and 2 lemons. If you can serve it with cut apples into cubes. After the preparation, the color will become more intense.

It can be served at any occasion and doesn't have a special presentation.

Pre-manufactured product

The pre-manufactured product is sold in sachets containing powder made based on sugar, artificial flavors acidifying and to which only water must be added; although its consumption is massive because of the advantages of low cost and sweet, do not achieve the characteristic taste of traditionally prepared chicha or contain antioxidants derived from purple corn.

Curiosities

Consumption figures of chicha in Peru has reached even the Coke sale. Is almost mandatory in restaurants, supermarkets and others.[3]

Olluquito with charqui

This dish's main ingredients are olluco and charqui (jerky of alpaca) that are typical of Peru[4]

Ingredients

· 1 kilo of olluco
· 500 grams of charqui
· 1 onion, julienned
· 1 cup broth
· 3 cloves of minced garlic
· 3 tablespoons chili pepper paste
· 1/2 cup minced yellow pepper
· 1 tsp white pepper
· 1 teaspoon cumin
· Salt and pepper

Preparation

Olluquito with charqui

Wash the ollucos in plenty of water and cut into strips. Soak the charqui before to don't salt the preparation, and then ravel it.

Make a dressing with the garlic and onion. Then add the chili pepper, yellow pepper, pepper, cumin, chopped onion.

Then add the meat and ollucos. Simmer for half an hour without adding water until obtain tender ollucos. Season to taste.

This dish is served with white rice and garnished with chopped parsley.

Tip: This recipe can also be prepared with beef, chicken or pork instead of charqui. In Lima is very common to prepare with beef.

Ceviche

"The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají or chili peppers. Additional seasonings, such as chopped onions, salt, and cilantro, may also be added. Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as sweet potato, lettuce, corn, avocado or plantain".[5]

Ingredients

· 1 ½ pound fresh fish fillets and top quality (corvina, dorado, halibut)
· 1 red onion, cut into very thin slices
· 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemons subtle about 10-15 (or 35-40 type key lime little lemons or limes 8-10 big in the US)
· 1-2 yellow peppers or habaneros, halved, seeded and deveined
· 2-3 sprigs fresh cilantro
· Salt to taste
· Finely chopped cilantro to taste

Preparation

Choose a fresh fish fillet. Wash the fish carefully and let it dry. Then cut the fish into cubes. Then put salt and pepper on fish and let marinate for an hour. Put it in a bowl.

Squeeze lemons over fish. Season with pepper, let stand 3 minutes and add the cilantro and onion. Stir gently and let stand for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator before serving until the onion is completely soft.

Serve accompanied by side dishes. Be with yucca, potatoes or sweet potatoes, corn, lettuce and sweet potatoes.

[1] http://enperu.about.com/od/Comidas_y_bebidas/tp/Diez-platos-fundamentales-de-la-cocina-peruana.htm

[2] http://enperu.about.com/od/Comidas_y_bebidas/r/La-Chicha-Morada-Hecha-En-Casa.htm
[3]en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceviche

[4] http://comidaperuana.about.com/od/Segundos/r/Olluquito-Con-Charqui.htm
[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceviche

LIFE

Accelerated economic growth coupled with high levels of quality of life and modernity influences the positioning of Lima as the most livable city in the country. Concentrates most of the supply of malls, theaters, restaurants, museums, theaters and cultural centers nationwide. In education has the largest number of colleges and universities, while the second holds health increased life expectancy nationally (71.2 years) and more physicians (28.6 per 10,000 population).

Colegio Máximo de San Pablo de Lima, run by the Jesuits in Lima, founded in 1568. In this school one could study art, philosophy, and the native languages of Peru.

Colegio Mayor de San Felipe y San Marcos, the school for the sons of the conquistadors, led by priests of the Archdiocese of Lima and founded by Viceroy Toledo in 1575.

Colegio Real de San Martín, founded by Viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza in 1582, where case law was studied.

Education in Peru is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, which is in charge of formulating, implementing and supervising the national educational policy

Tourism Services The tourism industry in the country has received a huge boost in the last few decades: major investment in hotels, new tourist routes and various services for relaxation and adventure are available throughout Peru, to suit different budgets and traveling styles.

Shopping is always fun when there's variety, safety and choices: from trendy shopping malls in the cities to handicraft fairs in small towns. Most shopping malls and stores are open 7 days a week, including holidays, from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. All prices must include the General Sales Tax (18%) and a payment receipt must be provided. In Peru it is common to “regateo” barter over prices when shopping at fairs, markets, or from street or beach vendors.

Night Life Peruvian nightlife is most vibrant in the big cities. Every day there are shows, concerts and various artistic presentations at discos, pubs, night clubs, folk and salsa clubs, theater cafés and other venues specialized in regional music for tourists.

The urban bus, known as "combi", is the main means of transportation in the cities. They have pre-defined routes but there aren't bus stops, so they stop at every corner to let passengers on and off the bus. Bus rides might be a bit uncomfortable and last a long time. Before using them it is advisable to find information about routes. - See more at: http://www.peru.travel/plan-your-trip/staying-in-peru.aspx#sthash.LEgmCRgA.dpuf

Experience Peru and discover the diversity and uniqueness of its landscapes, sounds, colors and flavors; journey back in time to discover ancient civilizations and experience Peru's immense cultural heritage. Relish those countless places and experiences that only truly come to life when you are there in person.