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QUIRKY CUISINES
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Jun14
EXPLAIN IT:
The cuisine is as diverse as
the countries occupying this enormous
continent. On the western side, Chile,
Peru and Venezuela were all influenced
by the native Incas, the imposing Andes
Mountains and colonising Europeans.
Seafood is abundant, and apparent in
ceviche, a raw dish of raw seafood typically
marinated in lemon juice, while beef and
lamb are equally popular. Staples include
corn, potato and chilli. The national drink,
pisco, is a distilled grape brandy made from
the leftover fermented grapes from wine
production, and Pisco Day is the fourth
Sunday of July.
WHAT IS IT?
South American
ENJOY IT:
at Pisco
The llama wall murals, multicoloured
cascading yarn (symbolising the weaving
loom and Andean textiles), colourful chairs
and light fittings are a welcoming sight. Live
music from Thursday to Sunday adds to the
fun and relaxed atmosphere, and staff help
to settle the little ones quickly with crayons
and colouring-in. There’s a
kids’ meal
($15) of a chicken or salmon skewer, with
rice, a drink and ice-cream; nachos ($11)
and quesadillas ($9.50) will appeal to the
younger ones, too.
Pisco Sour
($15) – pisco, lime juice and
egg white, and
Caprioska
– a concoction
of rum, sugar and lime wedges ($18), are
authentic beverages that pair nicely with
cevichepulpo
, octopus in an olive and caper
sauce ($13), or
ceviche langostino
, prawns
with coconut
leche
and banana ($13).
Other un-challenging snacks for
lunch or an easy dinner are
arepas
venezolanas
($15), a Venezuelan corn
flat-bread sandwich filled with spicy beef;
and
empanadas
($14), minced beef in
corn dough parcels.
Los pinchos
, a combination of meat
or vegetable barbecue skewers (from $9)
served dramatically in the centre of the
table are the main event, ideal for sharing.
And to finish, who can say no to
churros
($9) and hot chocolate sauce? This is
uncomplicated, unpretentious food perfect
for gatherings of families and friends.
Resorts World Sentosa
The Forum, #01-231 (next to Candylicious)
6795 4720 | pisco.sg