Generosity is an essential aspect of Peruvian cuisine. The basis of this generosity, often manifested in large portion sizes, often comes in the form of carbohydrates. It only took a few days in Peru to realize that most meals in Peru come with double carbs—rice and potatoes, rice and beans, noodles and rice, bread and rice, and so on. At house parties, if there was another friend and we only saw one carb on the table, I’d conspiratorially whisper to them, “Just wait for it … there’s another carb coming …”
I grew up in a one-carb-per-meal household and only recently discovered the absolute joy of double carbs (which are present in many cuisines around the world.) I'm especially obsessed with any form of rice and potatoes in a sauce. Now you've got me excited to try more Peruvian food – thanks!
With over 4,000 potato varieties in Peru, saying no to carbs felt really challenging when I visited :)
The photos made me hungry!
I grew up in a one-carb-per-meal household and only recently discovered the absolute joy of double carbs (which are present in many cuisines around the world.) I'm especially obsessed with any form of rice and potatoes in a sauce. Now you've got me excited to try more Peruvian food – thanks!