Q 01/05

What is considered the most important ingredient in Peruvian cuisine?

A) Potato

B) Corn

C) Rice

D) Quinoa

Answer · why

A) Potato

Peru has the widest variety of them in the world; over 99% of cultivated ones descend from one Andean subspecies.

Q 02/05

Which chef is best known for raising awareness of native Peruvian ingredients?

A) Virgilio Martínez

B) Gastón Acurio

C) Ferran Adrià

D) Pía León

Answer · why

B) Gastón Acurio

The revival of quinoa, kiwicha and Andean tubers owes much to his profile.

Q 03/05

On which date is Peru's National Ceviche Day?

A) May 1

B) July 28

C) June 28

D) October 18

Answer · why

C) June 28

The government declared it in 2008; the dish can also be spelt cebiche.

Q 04/05

What is lomo saltado?

A) A pork and corn tamale

B) A coconut fish stew

C) A cheese-stuffed chilli

D) A beef stir-fry with fries

Answer · why

D) A beef stir-fry with fries

Chinese immigrants created it; tomato, onion and French fries go in with the beef.

Q 05/05

Tacu-tacu, introduced by enslaved Africans, is a fried mix of what?

A) Yuca and egg

B) Corn and cheese

C) Plantain and pork

D) Rice and beans

Answer · why

D) Rice and beans

It is typically topped with a steak or a fried egg and salsa criolla.