What does "chifa" mean?

Chifa is a term used to describe a certain type of kitchen served in Peru, which is a mixture of Peruvian and Chinese foods. The exact origin of the word is not known, but it can come from the Mandarin term, which means "eating rice". This type of kitchen is very popular in Lima, the capital of Peru. Many dishes begin with the base of traditional Chinese food and are filled with ingredients or flavors found in the Peruvian cuisine. Some objects and ingredients that are easily accessible in Peru have been replaced by traditional Chinese ingredients in many meals, resulting in a completely new type of kitchen. Since the first Chifa restaurant opened in Lima at the age of 20, food has become one of the most commonly served kitchens in Peru, and the Peruvians openly accept it as part of their culture. In Peru, "Chifa" is also used as a noun to refer to the restaurant Serving Chifa Food.

Many different meals are part of the Chifa kitchen and a mixture of Peruvian and Chinese foods is very obvious. For exampleLad potatoes - usually found in traditional Chinese food - are often filled with fried rice and sauces that are mainly used in Chinese cuisine. PineApple Chicken, Wontons, garlic pork, alpaks, fried noodles and various soups are popular Chifa dishes. Sweet and source meals are also common.

Chifas popularity has spread to Peru. In many American cities, Chifas are often served in small parts to be shared. Lima is still by far the place where Chifas is the most common, with about 6,000 restaurants calling the city home. Gaining popularity in Peru is Japanese/Peruvian cuisine, mixing of Peruvian flavors with traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi. Because of the popularity of Chif, it is difficult to find real Chinese food in Peru, which includes ingredients originating only in China.

Chifa is one of the many types of kitchen respected peruvian culture.Meals found in Peru often reflect the effects of other cultures and countries such as Spain, France and Italy. Beans, potatoes, rice and corn are often the basis of Peruvian meals. Other crops from Peru, which are commonly used in cooking, include peanuts, tomatoes and various fruits. Different regions in Peru specialize in different types of kitchens and traditional meals.