Latin American fusion at Cinnamon Lakeside

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Flavours from Latin America collide this April at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo with the upbeat energy pulsing through The Dining Room for a relaxed, yet festive mood. Witness the classic Latin American twist of sugar and spice with the finest Latin American food from Peru, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Long before the Europeans discovered South America, the native populations knew how to cultivate an incredible array of plants. They developed elaborate irrigation systems, and terraced the steep Andean mountain slopes to make them more suitable for growing food. They grew corn, lima beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, chilli peppers, avocados, peanuts, chocolate, and raised llamas and guinea pigs. Each region developed its own traditional dishes.

When the Europeans arrived, they incorporated some of these native dishes into their own cuisine. They took the new foods back to Europe, and they brought European foods, such as pigs, chickens, citrus trees, wheat, almonds, cows and goats to South America.

The Europeans learned to make their favorite Spanish, Italian and Portuguese dishes using local ingredients. The Native American traditional cooking methods were adapted and modified, and the newly available foods from Europe were mixed in. Asian and African immigrants brought their culinary traditions as well. All of this blended to create the diverse and exciting cuisine that exists today.

With the rest of the world showing an interest in the cuisines of South America, new combinations will emerge at The Dining Room where you can indulge in classic Latin American dishes including Bolitas de yucca (Manioc balls), Chupe de pescado y langostinos (fish and shrimp soup), Arroz con pollo (chicken rice), Causa limeña (potato and tuna), Papas a la huancaina (Huancaina sauce with potatoes), Anticuchos (beef heart and liver), Aji de gallina and an array of delectable Latin treats at the dinner buffet.

The scrumptious desserts include Charros (a fried dough snack), Arroz con leche (Mexican rice pudding), Alfajor, Cajeta and Bimbunelos. If you have not tried it before head to the most elegant restaurant in town, The Dining Room between 7.00p.m. and 11.00p.m. from 8 to 22 April for the ultimate Latin American culinary experience for Rs. 1,818++++ per person.