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Do you like the spicy and exotic dishes that originated in Latin America?

Is it possible to bring the flavors to life in your own kitchen?

For centuries, the indigenous people of South America have learned to cultivate a wide variety of plants and to terrace the slopes of the Andes Mountains, so they became more suited to growing food crops. From corn, potatoes, lima beans and chili peppers to sweet potatoes, peanuts and avocados, their crops offer a diversity of interesting flavors utilized in the regional dishes. They had the use of llamas and other farm animals for meat as well.

With the arrival of European settlers, meat animals were introduced to Latin America, including cows, goats, pigs and chickens. They also brought wheat and citrus fruit trees to the area.

The tastes of South America have developed from their original cooking techniques that were modified and adapted to include the foods brought by settlers. The cuisine is exciting and diverse and a hit on an international level.

You can find many popular Latin American dishes prepared in trendy and prestigious restaurants around the world. They showcase ingredients like alpaca meat, yucca tubers and quinoa.

You can use the ingredients in your own recipes too. Turn the page and learn how!