Bizarre Foods Season 12 Episode 6
Bizarre Foods
Season 12

Ep 6. Lima Peru: Frog Shakes

  • TV-PG
  • May 5, 2014
  • 42 min

In season 12 episode 6 of the popular travel and food show “Bizarre Foods,” host Andrew Zimmern dives into the culinary traditions of Lima, Peru, as he sets out to taste and experience some of the city's most unusual dishes and ingredients.

The episode kicks off with Zimmern visiting one of Lima's bustling local markets, where he samples everything from exotic fruits and vegetables to various types of meat and seafood. As he navigates through the maze of vendors and stalls, Zimmern offers insights into the different ingredients used in Peruvian cuisine and how they are prepared.

Next, Zimmern heads to a local restaurant to taste a quintessential Peruvian dish – ceviche. This dish, which typically involves marinated raw fish with lime, onion, and chili peppers, is a staple in Peru's coastal regions. Zimmern chats with the chef about how he sources his fish and techniques for preparing ceviche that gives it a unique twist.

The episode's highlight comes when Zimmern samples a local delicacy - frog smoothies. These drinks, which are made with blended frog meat, lime, garlic, and a combination of herbs, are believed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties. Frog smoothies have been a part of Peruvian cuisine for centuries, and Zimmern heads to a local stall to try them for himself. The experience is both fascinating and challenging for Zimmern, who is initially hesitant to indulge in the drink but ultimately finds it to be surprisingly refreshing.

Alongside frog shakes, Zimmern also explores the diverse range of ingredients and dishes that make up Peruvian cuisine. He samples dishes such as anticuchos, grilled beef heart skewers, and pachamanca, which is a classic Peruvian dish made by burying marinated meat, vegetables, and potatoes in a hot pit to slow cook for several hours.

The episode also delves into Peru's agricultural history and how the country's diverse landscapes and climates have influenced the development of its cuisine. From the potatoes and quinoa, which originated from the Andes, to the tropical fruits that thrive on the coastal regions, Peru's cuisine reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and is uniquely diverse.

As with every episode of Bizarre Foods, Zimmern's Lima, Peru, adventure is a fascinating journey into the lesser-known aspects of a city's cuisine and culture. Whether he is sampling frog shakes or exploring the local markets and restaurants, Zimmern's enthusiasm and curiosity about the foods he is trying is infectious and a joy to watch. Fans of the show and fans of culinary exploration alike will find plenty to appreciate in this episode.

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  • First Aired
    May 5, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English