Peru

Peru, the birthplace of potatoes, is also famous for the inventive use of seafood. Inspired by Japanese immigrants, causa—made from mashed potatoes, lime juice, and often fish or seafood—is one of the region’s most popular dishes. Typically served as a roll, it bears a strong resemblance to the Japanese maki sushi. Ceviche, raw marinated fish or seafood popular in many regions of Latin America, is strongly represented in Peru. For this dish, known in Peru as tiradito, raw fish is sliced thinly and arranged on a plate. Unlike seviche, tiradito is not marinated; it is served with a dressing called leche de tigre, meaning “tiger’s milk.” This dressing is made from lime juice, raw fish scraps, bonito flakes, peppers, and other aromatics.