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Peru by Gastón Acurio is a captivating exploration of the country's rich culinary heritage. This book delves into the diverse flavours and traditional recipes of Peruvian cuisine, showcasing an array of dishes from every corner of the country. With insightful commentary and stunning photography, it offers both novice and experienced cooks a journey through Peru's vibrant culinary landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about discovering vibrant Peruvian cuisine and its rich culinary heritage. This book offers an exploration of traditional dishes through beautifully presented recipes, making it perfect for food enthusiasts eager to experiment with authentic flavours and share them with others.

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Peru

The definitive cookbook on Peruvian cuisine by the country's most famous and popular chef, Gaston Acurio.Brings 500 authentic recipes from the Peruvian home to the worldwide kitchen for the first time.

From quinoa and ceviche to gluten-free amaranth and aji amarillo, Peruvian food offers an abundance of healthy and unique ingredients.

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Peru is the definitive cookbook on Peruvian cuisine by the country's most famous and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. It brings 500 authentic recipes from the Peruvian home to the worldwide kitchen for the first time.

From quinoa and ceviche to gluten-free amaranth and aji amarillo, Peruvian food offers an abundance of healthy and unique ingredients.

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Peru by Gastón Acurio is celebrated as a comprehensive guide to Peruvian cuisine, earning a spot as a top cookbook of Spring 2015. Reviewers highlight Acurio's influential role in promoting Peruvian food globally, describing the book as a "treasure chest" of recipes. It is praised for its presentation and for uncovering the depth and sophistication of Peru's culinary heritage. The book is likened to the works of renowned chefs, indicating its significance in the culinary world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714869209

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • By Andy Sewell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1483g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Gastón Acurio was born in Lima, Peru, in 1967. He has created an international empire, exporting Peruvian cuisine around the world. Acurio owns more than 44 international restaurants, including three locations of La Mar restaurant in the USA. He plans to open more restaurants around the world in the next two years, including in Washington, DC. Acurio is a television host in Peru and is met by tens of thousands of fans wherever he makes a public appearance. People have started endorsing Gastón Acurio as the next Peruvian president in several newspaper articles, Facebook fan pages, television debates and a new movie, Finding Gastón, from Peruvian director Patricia Perez. His main restaurant Astrid y Gastón is on the San Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants list at number 18. He won the lifetime achievement award at the Latin America Best Restaurants in 2013.

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