Typical Peruvian Main Courses

Peruvian main courses are enormously varied in flavors and colors reflecting the native heritage, the three main geographical areas, and of course the merging of traditional with foreign cooking styles from immigrants. As each region in Peru is distinct in its flora and fauna, each local cuisine adapts to the natural resources available and present foreign influences. Below find a few main courses that can be found in Lima around every corner. While some are typical for the Peruvian coastal region, others clearly show the influences of other regions.

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Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Lomo Saltado is one of the most popular and iconic Peruvian dishes. It is a comfort food that can be found nearly everywhere in Peru, prepared at home for family and friends, in simple restaurants and up-scale places alike, and of course in Peruvian restaurants abroad.
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Ají de Gallina

Ají de Gallina

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Aji de Gallina, a spicy chicken stew, is a popular Peruvian dish especially on Lima's "cold" winter days. Aji de Gallina consists of thin chicken strips served in a savory creamy yellow sauce made of milk, bread, parmesan cheese, yellow Peruvian chilies (aji amarillo), garlic, pecans or walnuts.
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Pachamanca

Pachamanca

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
This traditional Peruvian dish (actually more a cooking method) dating back to pre-Hispanic times originates in the Andean provinces, but today can be found in many Peruvian cities and here especially in rustic restaurants.
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Papa Rellena

Papa Rellena

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Papa rellena, meaning stuffed potato, is a traditional and popular dish full of Peruvian flavors which is eaten as starter, for lunch or dinner or in between, hot or cold. It’s one of these typical Peruvian comfort foods everyone loves and makes you feel at home. A must-eat.
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Pollo a la Brasa

Pollo a la Brasa

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Peruvian chicken, is one of the most consumed dishes in the country. Originally only seasoned with salt and cooked in charcoal today the chicken is marinated in a "secret" mixture mainly consisting of vinegar, dark beer or soy sauce, salt, pepper, chili, rosemary or cumin and paprika and then grilled in especially...
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Salchipapas

Salchipapas

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
A poor man's dish that became a popular "fast food" in Peru. The word Salchipapas derives from its main ingredients: salchicha – sausage and papa – potato.
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Tacu Tacu

Tacu Tacu

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Tacu Tacu was invented by African slaves that worked on the haciendas during Colonial times using leftovers to make a hearty and substantial meal. A mixture of rice, beans, bacon, onions and spices is formed to a thick pancake and stir-fried.
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Cau Cau

Cau Cau

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
The traditional Creole Cau Cau is a tripe stew served with rice. Strips of pre-cooked tripe are cooked together with onions, aji amarillo, garlic and chunks of potatoes.
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Carapulca / Carapulcra (Kalapurka)

Carapulca / Carapulcra (Kalapurka)

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Carapulca is one of the oldest Peruvian dishes. This stew is made of pork or chicken meat, dried potatoes, onions, different Peruvian chilies (aji), cumin, cilantro, cloves and peanuts.
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Arroz Tapado

Arroz Tapado

Typical Peruvian Main Courses
Arroz Tapado consists of layers of cooked rice and ground beef fried together with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black olives and hardboiled eggs.
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Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 01 June 2022
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Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 02 June 2022
3
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 03 June 2022
4
(Model) Car Show 2022 in Lima
Celebrating its anniversary, the Auto Escala Club del Peru (Model Car Club of Peru) in collaboration with the Municipality of Surquillo invites to the (Model) Car Show 2022 at the beginning of June.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 04 June 2022
5
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
(Model) Car Show 2022 in Lima
Celebrating its anniversary, the Auto Escala Club del Peru (Model Car Club of Peru) in collaboration with the Municipality of Surquillo invites to the (Model) Car Show 2022 at the beginning of June.
Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo
Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.
Date : Sunday, 05 June 2022
6
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 06 June 2022
7
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Peruvian Flag Day
To honor the brave men that tried to protect Peruvian territory and the Peruvian flag on June 7, 1880 during the Battle of Arica, one of the most important encounters of the War of the Pacific between Peruvian forces and the Chilean enemy, Peru celebrates each year the National Flag Day.
Date : Tuesday, 07 June 2022
8
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 08 June 2022
9
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 09 June 2022
10
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 10 June 2022
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Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Lima Music Fest Latin Pop Edition 2022
After the festival planned for May 2020 had to be canceled due to Covid and the one in 2021 couldn’t be held as well, the Lima Music Fest, supposedly the most romantic music festival of the year, is back with the Latin Pop edition 2022.
Date : Saturday, 11 June 2022
12
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 12 June 2022
13
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 13 June 2022
14
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Tuesday, 14 June 2022
15
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Luis Fonsi in Lima - Noche Perfecta Tour 2022
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Famous Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi is returning to Lima in June 2022 promising his fans a “Perfect Night”.
Day of the Andean Song
Since 2006, Peru pays homage to Andean music by celebrating the Día de la Canción Andina, the Day of Andean Song, each year on June 15.
Date : Wednesday, 15 June 2022
16
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Corpus Christi celebration in Cusco
Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco.
Date : Thursday, 16 June 2022
17
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 17 June 2022
18
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 18 June 2022
19
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 19 June 2022
20
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 20 June 2022
21
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Tuesday, 21 June 2022
22
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Wednesday, 22 June 2022
23
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 23 June 2022
24
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco
Each year on June 24, a few days after the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the largest and most important festival of the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco.
Date : Friday, 24 June 2022
25
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 25 June 2022
26
Miraculous Ladybug in Lima 2022
After the success of its world premiere in Madrid, with an audience of more than 15,000 people, the musical Miraculous Ladybug is now on tour stopping in Lima in June 2022.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 26 June 2022
27
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Monday, 27 June 2022
28
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
National Ceviche Day
A large part of Peru’s heritage and national identity is reflected in the country's diverse cuisine. So it’s no wonder that Ceviche, also spelled Cebiche, which is considered Peru’s national dish, has its very own national day on June 28.
Date : Tuesday, 28 June 2022
29
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru
Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday on which mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.
Date : Wednesday, 29 June 2022
30
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Thursday, 30 June 2022

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Casacor in Lima 2022
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La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
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Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
15
Jul
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
16
Jul
Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru

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