Preserving Peru’s food heritage

守护秘鲁的美食遗产

People Fixing the World

2025-11-25

23 分钟
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Peru is famous for its diverse and innovative cuisine - but how is it making sure its venerable food heritage is preserved for decades to come? We meet the indigenous Quechua people who are cultivating more than 1300 species of potato, working with scientists to safeguard seeds in community banks as part of both ecological and cultural efforts. And we hear how communities in the high Andes are turning back to crops like quinoa and kiwacha in the face of climate pressures and the desire to boost nutrition. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter: Jane Chambers Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Annie Gardiner (Image: Peruvian farmer Victoria Quispe on her farm, Jesus Infantes, SIMPLi)
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  • I'm Mayra Anubi and this week we're heading to the South American country of Peru to meet communities that are working hard to protect our soils and a well-known superfood.

  • Boiled, fried, roasted or baked.

  • There is no limit to how we make and enjoy potatoes.

  • In Kenya we have a popular mashed dish we call Mokimo that I love.

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  • French fries.

  • It feels like we're obsessed with potatoes, but I've come bearing some bad news.

  • This tasty nutrient-filled crop is actually at risk because of climate change.

  • I know, I know, I was thinking the same, not potatoes.

  • But sadly, extreme weather is threatening the quality of potato crops,