Culinary Treasures of the Amazon




The Culinary Institute of America show

Summary: <br> On the eastern slopes of the Andes is a Peru that <br> few people know. Far from the bustling streets of the capital, the vast <br> Amazonian jungle teems with tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices that <br> remain to be discovered. Botanists say that this lush, remote paradise contains <br> more than 500 types of fruit, most of which never make it to Lima’s markets. At <br> Malabar restaurant in Lima, chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino has made it his <br> mission to introduce Peruvians to the Amazon’s wealth of ingredients. <br> <br> For recipes, visit <a href="http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA">www.ciaprochef.com/WCA</a>   <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://cia.podbean.com/mf/web/brs7a/Peru09Amazon_YT.mov">Download Podcast Video</a><br>