AMAZONIAN CUISINE
BISTRO CAIMAN RESTAURANT
Our caiman dinning offers an experience inspired by native ingredients and traditional recipes. With candlelit dinners and an immersive natural atmosphere, each meal is an homage to the flavors of the Amazon pantry.
Since your arrival you will enjoy organic dishes with special plan to taste the most famous and traditional flavors.
Our culinary proposal has had the collaboration of Peruvian chefs, experts in Amazonian cuisine and sustainable gastronomy, who also traveled around the world to show you up the best presentation during yur experience. Its approach is based on the revaluation of local products, ancestral techniques and a cuisine that cares for both the planet and the palate.
Here some of the dished to discover at Bistro Caiman restaurant by Ecolucerna
Some of the dished to discover at Bistro Caiman restaurant by Ecolucerna
JUANE [Steamed rise & chicken]
An iconic dish prepared with rice, chicken, egg, and olives, all wrapped in bijao leaves. Its round shape symbolizes the head of San Juan, patron saint of the jungle cosmovision.
PATARASHCA [steamed fish]
Fresh fish seasoned with herbs and wrapped in bijao leaves, then grilled. It preserves the fish’s natural juices and aromas. Served with boiled yuca or plantain.
AMAZONIAN OSSOBUCO
Cut of beef slowly cooked with chilies, onions, tomatoes, and local spices until tender and juicy. In the Amazon, it’s often served with plantain, cassava, or rice to enhance the regional flavors. Its thick, savory sauce makes it a dish of great mixed peruvian-europian culinary value.
AMAZONIAN CHAUFA
A jungle version of the classic fried rice, prepared with rice, cured beef, regional chorizo, eggs, and native chilies. Sacha cilantro, and fried plantain are added to provide the characteristic aroma and sweetness of the Amazon. It’s a mixed dish that blends Chinese influences with Amazonian ingredients.
DRUNKEN BANANA
Traditional Amazonian dessert made with ripe banana cooked in honey, cinnamon, and homemade liquor, usually aguardiente. Its sweet flavor with alcoholic notes makes it a typical after-meal treat. It is highly appreciated at celebrations and family gatherings in the jungle.
CAIMAN SEDIENTO BAR
The bar has an outdoor terrace with a fire pit and a view of the forest, ideal for enjoying craft drinks and watching the starry sky.
PISCO SOUR WITH AMAZONIAN LIME
A refreshing Peruvian cocktail reinvented with Amazonian lime, which provides a more intense and slightly sweet flavor. It’s combined with pisco, simple syrup, egg white, and a touch of Angostura bitters. This jungle version highlights the fruity aromas of the region and offers a unique tropical experience.
FISH EYE
An exotic Amazonian drink made with aguardiente, passion fruit juice, Amazonian lemon, and jungle herb essence. A seed simulating a fish eye is added, giving it its name and a peculiar touch. It’s a refreshing, intense drink that’s very popular at local gatherings.
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