Know the 5 most representative typical dishes of Puerto Maldonado

Have you already decided to visit the Tambopata Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon? So, before booking a hotel in Puerto MaldonadoYou must know all the food that this region of Peru has to offer. The varied environment and culinary tradition have led to the use of many different ingredients in jungle dishes. Read on to learn more about the typical dishes of Puerto Maldonado!

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1. Juane

This is one of the popular and traditional dishes of our Peruvian jungle. Every June 24, this region of Peru celebrates the feast of San Juan or the day of San Juan Bautista, where the Juane is prepared and eaten to celebrate this Catholic feast.

The Juane’s recipe consists of a deep dish of rice stuffed with meat, boiled egg, black olives and spices. All these ingredients are wrapped in bijao leaves, one of the most emblematic elements of Peruvian Amazonian cuisine, found only in the American tropics.

The next step is to boil this preparation in clay pots. When ready, it is served with the same bijao leaves. You can find this dish in various
restaurants in Puerto Maldonado
and enjoy this jungle food and many others.

2. Tacacho with beef jerky

Tacacho with jerky is a typical typical dish of the jungle Amazonian of Peru, which together with the Juane is considered the most delicious dish of this region of the Amazon. The origin of the word “tacaho” probably derives from the Quechua “taka chu” which means “the beaten”. This could be related to their preparation.

This meal is served with two small balls made of mashed plantain and thin pieces of jerky that are then seasoned with salt and pepper. Cecina is dried and smoked pork, made with traditional species from the jungle. In fact, this combination of spices is what gives tacacho con cecina its unique flavor in the world.

Although at first glance it looks like a rather dry dish, the reality is that it is surprisingly moist. In general, green plantains are used to make the balls, but in some variations a mixture of green and yellow plantains is made to give the dish a distinctive flavor.

3. Inchicapi Soup

Inchicapi soup is a typical typical food of the jungle. Many tourists have rated this dish as one of the best thanks to its texture, flavor and exquisiteness. In addition, this dish is usually prepared on special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.

This creamy jungle soup consists of a combination of ingredients such as chicken meat, garlic, cilantro, yucca, oil and peanuts. In some parts of the jungle they prefer to use chicken instead of chicken meat for more flavor.

The next step is to serve it hot and accompany it with boiled yucca and hard boiled egg. And, if you have a good tolerance for spicy food, you could also accompany this delicious typical Peruvian food with the famous aji charapita.

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4. Paiche

The paiche is an Amazonian fish that can reach more than 2 meters in length. In fact, it is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. It is also considered to be one of the oldest species, since it has not evolved much since the Miocene epoch, i.e. about 5 million years ago.

Paiche is used to prepare many Peruvian dishes of Peruvian cuisineIt can be grilled, seared, fried or steamed. It can also be used to make Amazonian style ceviche and salads. It can even be served cooked and accompanied by plantains, yucca, rice or beans.

Likewise, paiche is used as the base for patarashca, where this fish is placed with grilled vegetables, and picadillo de paiche, a dish of dried and salted paiche pieces served with onion, tomato and peppers.

5. Exotic liquors from the Amazon

The Peruvian jungle is famous for its typical liquors and drinks. In general, liqueurs are prepared by macerating different ingredients, ranging from herbs to worms, with sugar cane alcohol.

The liquors of the jungle not only stand out for their flavor, but also for their creative names. The most common are the RC (Rompe Calzón), the 7 Raíces, the Chuchuhuasi, the Uvachado (liquor made with black grapes from the Amazon and honey) and the Levántate, Lázaro. Normally, these liqueurs have a rather strong flavor, although Uvachado has a very fruity and sweet taste.

On the other hand, if you prefer to try typical jungle drinks without alcohol without alcohol, then consider trying: Masato (prepared from yucca fermentation), refresco de pijuayo (prepared from the pijuayo fruit) and aguajina (the most consumed drink and prepared from aguaje).

Now you know the typical dishes of Madre Dios! Remember that in the city of Puerto Maldonado you can find several restaurants that offer the delicious Peruvian food of this region. We hope you enjoyed this information!

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