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Seafood is a
staple of Goa. This spoilt me and made me critical of seafood from other parts
of the world.
However, even I
have to admit that the seafood in Mancura, a small coastal town of northern
Peru, is comparable to that from my beloved Goa.
Obviously,
ceviche was first on my list of dishes to try during my travel to Peru. Ceviche
is raw fish cooked with citrus juices. It is served all along the coasts of
Latin America. I obtained my ceviche from Restaurant Cevicheria Frutos
Del Mar in the northwestern town of Piura. The fish was fresh and
heavily flavored with citrus juices. To balance the acidity, it is usually
served with a salad, fried yuca or potatoes, and plenty of corn.
For those who
are used to eating their meats very well-done, a category that includes me,
ceviche was a pleasant novelty, although I would have to admit that I have to
eat enough of this before it becomes a consistent part of my diet.
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On another
occasion, I feasted on a platter of seafood after a fun-filled day on the
beach. The platter comprised of calamari, fish and shrimp. It was served with
French fries and garnished with a piece of avacado on the top. This was so
good, that I couldn't get enough of it. Despite being fried, my appetite for it
seemed boundless. And a glass of Peruvian beer perfectly helped in washing down
all the spice.
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