5 typical foods you should try on your trip to the Amazon jungle

The Peruvian Amazon is not only known for its majestic jungle but also for its exotic foods, attracting more tourists every year. Currently there are cruise companies on the Amazon that offer these dishes on board, such as the luxury cruise Amatista from Jungle Experiences. A unique experience that you should not miss on your visit to the Amazon River.



Tacacho with Cenina

The word "tacacho" comes from the Quechua "taka chu" which means "beaten". It is prepared based on green plantain that softens when roasted or fried. It is then crushed and mixed with lard. It is accompanied with pork cecina (dried and smoked meat).



Paiche patarashca

Typical dish of the Peruvian and Colombian Amazon, consisting of a river fish fillet seasoned with turmeric (called palillo in the region), charapita (wild chili pepper from the Amazon jungle) and sachaculantro (cimarron coriander). It is roasted wrapped in bijao leaves of the same size as banana leaves.



Juane

Original recipe from Moyobamba, capital of the Department of San Martin. It looks like a large rice tamale and is usually eaten during the San Juan festivities. It is prepared with pieces of chicken, pieces of hard-boiled egg and olives, ingredients that are wrapped in the dough and then in bijao leaves that are boiled.



Inchicapi de gallina

The word "inchicapi" comes from the Quechua words "inchik" (peanut) and "api" (soup). Thick and delicious Amazonian soup prepared on birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, with the chickens that they raise in their home.



Chapo de plátano maduro

Drink created in the Peruvian Amazon with so much energy and nutritional value, that it could almost replace a meal. It is prepared with a good amount of chopped ripe bananas and cooked over low heat, until they reach the texture of a foamy dough. When cold, it is mixed with a moderate amount of milk to make it thick and blended.






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