[Perú/Peru] Día del Pollo a la Brasa / Rotisserie chicken's day (July)
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Día del Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Rotisserie Chicken Day, is a national day in Peru that takes place on the third Sunday of July every year.
It is dedicated to honoring and enjoying one of Peru's most iconic and beloved dishes Pollo a la Brasa.
Invented in the 1950s in Lima by Swiss immigrants Roger Schuler and Franz Ulrich, Pollo a la Brasa, soon became popular across the country. Originally only seasoned with salt and cooked in charcoal, today the chicken is marinated in a "secret" mixture mainly comprising vinegar, dark beer or soy sauce, salt, pepper, chili, rosemary or cumin and paprika and then grilled on revolving spits over burning charcoals or gas in special Pollo a la Brasa ovens.
Served with French fries, a small salad, and ketchup, mayonnaise and Aji Criollo, the popular Pollo a la Brasa is eaten with the fingers.
Peruvian comfort food at its best !
As part of the celebrations in honor of Peru’s famous chicken dish, several pollerías (rotisserie chicken restaurants) across the country offer special deals to attract customers.
Pollo a la brasa has become a cultural symbol of Peru. It represents the country's vibrant food culture, hospitality, and the importance of communal dining.
Sharing a meal of pollo a la brasa with family and friends is a cherished tradition in Peru. It also has gained recognition beyond Peru's borders. Numerous Peruvian restaurants around the world feature this iconic dish, introducing it to new audiences and contributing to the global appreciation of Peruvian cuisine.Sources :