The four traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes and other tubers, Amaranthaceae (quinoa, kañiwa and kiwicha), and legumes (beans and lupins). Staples brought by the Spanish include rice, wheat and meats (beef, pork and chicken).

First and foremost, Peru has been named the world's tenth-best gastronomic country, according to "The 100 Best Cousines of the World." More than 50 countries were analyzed and scored by the portal's followers, and Peru stood out as the only one from South America.