Peruvian Cuisine May 18

 Today we started the day early by attending my cousins military ceremony. It was unlike anything I have ever seen. Imagine hundreds of young men and women in a variety of uniforms marching to the traditional music of Peru, which was played by members of their own rank. The only bad part was walking around in heels for three hours.

Sadly my aunt couldn't come and when we came back found lunch halfway done. So this beautiful plate of my favorite soup in the entire world has a recipe that has yet to be written.

Thankfully I got the recipes for the rest of this delicious lunch of ensalada and pescado frito!

Camote y Ensalada
To make sweet potato simply boil like the potato.
The ensalada is easy as well and by far my favorite salad...EVER! In a bowl add shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and diced avocado. Squeeze 3-4 limes, dash of salt, and 2 tb olive oil. Toss and serve.

Pescado Frito
In a medium bowl add bread crumbs, flour, salt, dash of dried pepper, and garlic powder. Cut Tilapia into fillets and coat it with the flour mixture. Fry in a little bit of oil and serve with rice.

Today I took on the task of making picarones by myself. They are currently rising so I will keep the recipe a secret until tomorrow. Good night Peru :)