Nikkei cuisine, or Japanese cuisine from Peru, combines Japanese culinary methods with Peruvian ingredients. Nowadays, Nikkei cuisine is sweeping the globe, and Peruvians are appreciating the Japanese diaspora’s influence more and more. The best Nikkei cuisine restaurants give their own unique twist to Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, which is always changing.
Let us explore 5 incredible Nikkei meals that you can enjoy at the best Nikkei cuisine restaurant.
5 Japanese Peruvian Recipes Drawn From Nikkei Cuisine
Nikkei cuisine is always changing, nowadays. To truly comprehend Nikkei, one must first experience it.
Here are five Peruvian-Japanese dishes to get you in the mood.
1. Ceviche Nikkei – Delicious Japanese Peruvian Style Ceviche
The ceviche dish underwent a transformation when Japanese immigrants started blending their customs with Peruvian ones. The national food of Peru is ceviche, and Ceviche Nikkei was created by incorporating ingredients from the Rising Sun.
Fresh fish must be cooked for many hours by marinating it in lime juice, according to the traditional procedure for Peruvian ceviche. To prevent the fish from overcooking, fresh lime is added to the Japanese-Peruvian fusion dish Ceviche Nikkei just before serving. In addition to soy sauce, the traditional Japanese spice ginger is added for taste.
Nikkei Ceviche has a zesty flavor and is fairly tasty. The combination of the flavorful soy sauce and the lovely citrus of the fresh fish makes for a great Nikkei Ceviche experience.
2. Tiradito or Sake No Niwa – Salmon and Quinoa Sashimi
One of the signature dishes showcasing Japanese influences on Peruvian cuisine is tiramito. This is a Japanese delicacy from Peru that is created with thinly sliced raw fish, similar to carpaccio or sashimi.
The way that Tiradito and Ceviche are different is that the fish in Tiradito is thinly sliced, whereas the fish in Ceviche is often cubed. Similar to sashimi, tiradito is produced right away when a customer orders it at a restaurant and is served uncooked. Tiradito is served without raw onions in accordance with Nikkei custom, which eliminates the flavor of the onion mordant.
Sake No Niwa is a kind of traditional Tiradito. This Nikkei dish had three thinly sliced folded salmon pieces with creamy chili sauce, quinoa, dill, and arugula on the side. The salmon’s blend of mild and bitter flavors and its freshness are remarkable. Tiradito is a delicious dish that melts in your mouth with its fresh fish slices. For a delicious blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, make sure to order Tiradito when dining at the best Nikkei cuisine restaurant or when in Peru.
3. Amazon Nikkei – De La Selva Lo Nikkei
Additionally influenced by the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest is Japanese Peruvian cuisine. Nikkei chefs produce creative recipes using indigenous Peruvian ingredients from the Amazon Jungle. Slices of the Amazonian fish known as Paiche are used in this specific Nikkei Amazon meal. It is one of the biggest freshwater fish in the world, and its pronunciation is pie-chay.
This Nikkei dish, which was artistically presented and had a unique blend of Peruvian and Japanese flavors, came with a classic Amazon salad. Peruvian delicacies such as Amazon Chonta Salad, Cocona fruit, and Anticucho dressing were included into the cooking methods. Miso spice and a Mirin vinaigrette that uses Japanese white wine are two examples of Japanese flavors.
The Japanese Nikkei tradition is also evident in the way the fish is delicately sliced. This Japanese-Peruvian fusion-style pâte was unbelievably tasty. The blend of sauces gave the fish a slightly spicy taste, and it was incredibly delicate.
4. Pancayaki – Maki with Octopus
Peru boasts 1,500 miles of coastline, and Japanese Peruvian fusion cuisine makes use of the sea’s bounty. The Japanese maki roll is reinterpreted as Pancayaki Nikkie. Maki, a type of sushi, is often made of white rice that has been loaded with tuna, squid, and other ingredients and wrapped in seaweed wrappers.
Traditional Peruvian ingredients, such as Andean potatoes or Anticuchera sauce, are included in Nikkei cuisine’s Pancayaki. This Nikkei cuisine will be adapted by several Nikkei chefs. We enjoyed it in Lima with maki packed with mushrooms, avocado, tempura-fried onions, octopus, and anticuchera sauce.
A delightful crunch was given by sprinkling thinly sliced native Andean potatoes on top. At Nikkei restaurants, Pancayaki is a delicious Maki roll that is worth trying.
5. El Barranquino – Salmon and Sweet Potato Puree
Another popular dish in the Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine is El Barranquino. The combination of fresh salmon and camote, or sweet potatoes is captivating.
This was a beautiful dish of five thin slices of salmon with a hint of wasabi resting on a bed of sweet potato puree. The entrée was served with a Cocona salsa, which was created from the Cocona fruit, which is a common fruit found in the Amazon jungle of Peru. The dish is heavier and more satisfying than you can anticipate by taking a look at it.
The sweet potatoes are filling, and the Cocona sweet and spicy salsa helped balance the sweet taste of the potatoes. This is yet another Japanese-Peruvian food worth seeking out at the best Nikkei cuisine restaurants.
Make a Visit to Nazcaa
You can order and enjoy all these Japanese-Peruvian dishes at Nazcaa, a restaurant for private events, located in Downtown Dubai. They have welcoming staff and a vibrant ambience that is inspired by the spirit of the Nazca civilization. Enjoy a unique blend of flavors that is sure to tantalize your tastebuds in this rooftop restaurant.
