Perhaps the most traditional food from Peru

What is possibly the most traditional food from Peru? I am of course speaking of the potato! I don't know if this qualifies as a food or an ingredient, but how ever you choose to call it, it's delicious. It's a food item that is originally from Peru and has since become part of the diet of people all over the world. Just think about how this vegetable (or starch) is a staple not only in traditional Peruvian food, but also for many non-Peruvians. What would Americans do if there were no fries to go with their burgers? Or if an Englishman didn't have any potatoes to make meat and taters!

It is said that there are more than 4,000 different kinds of potatoes in Peru. I wonder if there are any Peruvians who can claim to have tried every type of potato? Stay tuned as we explore the different potato dishes in traditional food from Peru.