If you haven't yet tried Peruvian food, you're missing out. Peru boasts a fascinating culinary history. Influences include everything from Chinese immigrants who came to the country in the late 1800s to Spanish invaders from the 16th century. But Peruvians have seamlessly blended the cuisines of outsiders into their own, fusing staples like corn, beans, quinoa and an abundance of potatoes (indigenous to the Andes) with spices and ingredients from around the world.