Marketing of dried fish in the market of Santa Rosa, Lambayeque (Perù)

Credit: Wilder Rodrìguez Arteaga (Peru)

One of the photos shows dried specimens of three species that are namely guitara (Rhinobatos planiceps), raya (Myliobatis peruvianus), and doncella (Hemanthias signifier). In the right bottom corner, fresh doncella is displayed. The second photo shows only dried guitara.

Dried fish is popular in Peru especially those for some marine fish. There are some favourite dishes made from dried fish including:

Tortilla dry streak: Made with eggs, dry line, china yellow onion and ground pepper, tortilla line is one of the most popular dishes in the north of Peru.

The chinguirito: ceviche is derived from a native of the northern coast of Peru, consisting of shredded beef jerky guitar (Rhinobatos planiceps), sort of a natural bay on the coast of the eastern Pacific in the creek Constant Sechura Bay coast, acebichada marinade with lemon juice (Citrus aurantifolia), hot chili peppers (variety of sp. Capsicum chinense) and red onion. Usually the dish is accompanied with cassava (Manihot esculenta) and trifles (Dolichos lablab).

Dried fish in a fish market in Peru 01 Dried guitara in a fish market in Peru 02

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