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So, how well do you know Peru's fruits? All these exotic fruits are from a local market in Puerto Maldonado, where Sofia, our guide, grew up. It's hard to choose when you want to try them all! A question for you... How many of these have you tried? Share with your foodie friend to test their knowledge #peru #perutravel #perufruits #foodie #foodtrips
If this doesn't make you appreciate just how special castaña amazónica is - as Peruvians call it - or simply, the Brazil nut, then maybe nothing will. Our 'Taste Buds' in Peru saw for themselves: ● Wild harvested - not to be difficult
If this doesn't make you appreciate just how special castaña amazónica is - as Peruvians call it - or simply, the Brazil nut, then maybe nothing will. Our 'Taste Buds' in Peru saw for themselves: ● Wild harvested - not to be difficult, but Brazil nuts can't be farmed in typical plantations. The trees will only bear fruit in pristine environments. They also rely on a specific Orchard Bee for pollination, and a specific rodent (Agouti) to crack the shells open and spill out the seeds. ● They're radioactive! Nothing dangerous, but their deep roots do absorb small (honestly, as in trace amounts), of radium from the soil, making them one of the most radioactive foods from nature. ● Workplace hazard - harvesting Brazil nuts is more dangerous than eating them! The pods, which look like coconuts, weigh about 2kg. Surely not fun if one hits you from 50 meters above. That's why the pickers wear hard hats. Just think of the risk they're taking next time you nibble on one. ● Selenium - we've all heard of the Brazil nut's super food status, thanks to influencers, but let's ignore them for a second, because one of these nuts really does take care of your daily selenium needs - great for your thyroid, immune system, and much more. So, if you're eating a Brazil nut, you are eating a product of a 100% wild ecosystem. It's the literal taste of Amazon's survival. And these days, that's a luxury.
PERU: our hungry hare has followed his nose all the way to Peru - hot on the trail of our Taste Buds (Salt Caravanners), who are there right now. They've already: - Eaten the freshest ceviche of their lives - Discovered why they need Sofia as the
PERU: our hungry hare has followed his nose all the way to Peru - hot on the trail of our Taste Buds (Salt Caravanners), who are there right now. They've already: - Eaten the freshest ceviche of their lives - Discovered why they need Sofia as their Tour Host - Tasted the Amazon on a plate, long before they even made it to the forest - Been shopping for Peruvian ingredients at a homegrowers' market in Cusco, that finished up on their plates as lunch with the help of a local chef - Had many (many) pisco sours - and even mixed up their own Of course, these are just some highlights to get you in the mood for Peruvian food There's more to come... (the hare will lead the way)
Please, please, PLEASE try cooking this at home (and I want to see the photos once you do)! Persian Tahchin Morgh is the ultimate in comfort food - crispy golden rice, saffron-egg batter, and warm, aromatic spiced chicken. You will not be disappoin
Please, please, PLEASE try cooking this at home (and I want to see the photos once you do)! Persian Tahchin Morgh is the ultimate in comfort food - crispy golden rice, saffron-egg batter, and warm, aromatic spiced chicken. You will not be disappointed. Unless your rice isn't golden. Then you will be very disappointed.