The definitive cookbook on Peruvian cuisine aby the country,s most famous and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. The definitive Peruviancookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from thecountry,s most acclaimed and popular chef, Gastón Acurio. One ofthe world,s most innovative and flavorful cuisines, Peruvian food has been consistently heralded żeby chefs and media around the world as the "next big thing." Peruvian restaurants are opening across theUnited States, with 20 in San Francisco alone, including Limon and LaMar. Acurio guides cooks through the full range of Peru,s vibrant cuisine from popular classics like quinoa and ceviche, and lomosaltado to lesser known dishes like amaranth and aji amarillo. For the first time, audiences will be able to bring the flavors of one of the world,s most popular culinary destinations into their ownkitchen.