Hot Dishes for Cold days in Cusco

Cusco is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with attractions including the Plaza de Armas and the nearby Machu Picchu. After a long day of sight-seeing, unwind with some traditional Peruvian food at these top places.

If you have arrived in Cusco during the rainy season, which is cold, you have to fuel your body with food that can help raise your body temperature and make you feel warm.

Here are some hot dishes that can help keep you warm in the cold weather of Cusco.

Chairo Soup is one of the most famous dishes in Cusco. Inkayni Peru Tours recommends eating this soup while staying in Cusco.

Would you like to know what Chairo has in it?

Chairo Cusqueño:

Chairo cusqueño

It is a delicious Andean soup which is a traditional dish in Cusco. Chairo has Quechua and Aymara origins. It means “type of food”. It is a hearty soup that was made originally for farmers, who walked for hours to get to their workplaces; they needed a meal that would not spoil. For that reason, they used ingredients that would make it easy to prepare and would endure.

Ingredients:

• lamb
• dried beef
• sweet potato
• Chuño (or freeze-dried potatoes)
• peas
• carrots
• broad beans
• spearmint
• oregano
• parsley
• cumin and salt

Quinoa Soup:

Quinoa soup is a very light and delicious soup, recommended for cold seasons. Moreover, quinoa is a type of food that has been growing in popularity around the world for its great contribution to nutrition.

• Minerals (iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus)
• Vitamins (C, E, B1, B2 y niacin)
• It is a  complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own.
• One cup cooked provides about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber
• It also contains a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids.

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa stands tall and proud amongst all its grainy counterparts for its high quantum of proteins, monounsaturated fat, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, iron, and magnesium. Low in calories and dense in energy, Quinoa is also renowned for its role in boosting digestion, metabolism and heart-protective properties.

QUINOA

Additional Inkayni Facts:

The super grain is low in carbs which helps maintain blood sugar level and lower high blood pressure and cholesterol, making it a great dietary addition for diabetics.

 Ingredients for a delicious Quinoa Soup:

• 1 carrot
• 1 leek
• celery
• cabbage
• 1 liter of water
• 100 grams of quinoa
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cumin

Caldo de cordero (Lamb soup):

This is another delicious option you have here in Cusco to keep you warm. Lamb meat has some important health benefits:

Health Benefits of Lamb Meat: it contains a range of beneficial nutrients including protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

• Lamb is a Significant Source of Complete Protein.
• It is incredibly rich in minerals, especially iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
• It is an excellent source of B vitamins – particularly vitamin B12, which is important for blood formation and brain function. Deficiency may cause anemia and neurological damage.

Caldo de cordero

What is lamb meat?

Lamb is the meat of young domestic sheep (Ovis aries).

• Lamb is meat from a sheep under 12 months old.
• The color of the meat ranges from pale pink to pale red and is generally lean.
• Its mild flavor also makes it versatile.
• If the animal is older than a year, it is called Mutton.
• The Mutton meat has a deep red color and is much fattier than lamb.

Ingredients for a “Caldo de Cordero”:

• Potato
• Moraya
• Yuca
• Lamb meat
• Carrots
• Onions
• Herbs that flavor (optional) and salt

Caldo de Gallina (Chicken soup):

In Cusco, most families that live outside the historical center of town raise chickens for special family moments and to be able to enjoy a good family meal.

Caldo de gallina

Nutritional value of the chicken:

It has a very high protein content, which plays a very important role in sustaining our muscles.

• Calcium and phosphorous
• Vitamin B3
• Calories
• Vitamin B6
• Cholesterol
• Fiber

It is the perfect dish to give you energy and warm you up on a chilly day in Cusco

Ingredients for a Caldo de Gallina:

• Chicken (hen, older than 5 months)
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Onions
• Herbs (optional) and salt

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