2005 10 Peru – Day 5

A little later on we all get together for a group meal at a better class restaurant called the “Zig Zag”. What would the trip be to Peru without a sampling of the local food dishes. Alpaca steak was ordered along with some wine and appetizers. Many of us ordered steak and before they arrived we all received large paper bibs that were strapped around our necks. We understood why once our meal was placed in front of us, it was still cooking!! They came on a large wooden board with a large rock in the center that was smooth and looked like granite. It was very hot and our steak was sizzling, that’s where the bibs came in handy. You actually had to flip your steak over so it would be cooked the way you want it. They tried to serve it at the right time for the rock to stay hot enough just long enough for the steak to be done. It never took to long to finish cooking and it was a great way to experience a meal. I found it delicious and would recommend it to anyone who likes good lean meat. My tab came to $60.00 Soles ($21.40 CDN) for the evening, it was well worth it. After the meal a few of us stop off at a local pub for a few drinks before getting back to the hotel around 10:00 p.m.