A Lesson in Peruvian Cuisine

A Lesson in Peruvian Cuisine By Caitlin Lally, Marketing and Communications intern “Ooh, it’s spicy, but delicious,” Patty Huang exclaimed after taking a bite of the still warm Rocoto Relleno she and and her friends helped prepare. Among Awamaki’s sustainable tourism program, we also arrange cooking classes for those interested in learning about authentic Peruvian cuisine. Two dishes unique to the country include Papa la Huancaína and Rocoto Relleno, which four tourists from Taiwan, including Patty, learned how to make in their hands-on experience with Ollantaytambo local Tina. Shortly after exchanging the traditional besos when greeting one another, Tina, (far...