Exploring the Authentic Flavors of Peru at Costa Contemporary Kitchen | Costa Mesa Dining Adventure!

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork is often less expensive.

sweet potato

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious, while regular potatoes are budget-friendly.

cacao

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate

Carob powder is a lower-calorie alternative, while chocolate can be more affordable.

Start with a cup of fried corn as a traditional Peruvian appetizer.

Order a Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru, made with Pisco brandy, egg white, and lime juice.

Enjoy the appetizer of Papa sanas, which are fried potatoes stuffed with beef and peas.

Taste the ceviche, which includes sweet potatoes, fried corn, and fish marinated in lime juice, known as Tiger's Milk.

Note that ceviche is 'cooked' in lime juice without heat, making it a fresh dish.

Order Lomo Saltado, a stir-fried dish with beef, onions, peppers, and served with rice and French fries.

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