The Guinness World Record attempt will feature three tamales (chicken, pork, cheese) made with Giant White Cusco Corn.
The city of Miami, United States, will be the stage for an attempt to establish a new Guinness World Record: the largest tamale tasting in the world, prepared with Giant White Cusco Corn, a unique Andean grain with designation of origin since 2005.
The record consists of bringing together the most significant number of people in one place to simultaneously and consecutively taste three types of tamales made with Giant White Cusco Corn, filled with chicken, pork, and cheese.
The event will take place on March 16 at Maurice A. Ferré Park in Miami, on the occasion of the arrival of the B.A.P. Unión, which is on a nine-month journey around the world. The event is also part of the kickoff celebrations for the 200 years of diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Peru.
The event is Organized by San Ignacio University, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Peruvian Navy, the CVI.CHE 105 Restaurant Group, Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Promperú, Caja Cusco, Provincial Municipality of Cusco, and District Municipality of Huayllabamba, the objective is to celebrate and promote Peru’s rich cultural heritage also to establish a world record with the Peruvian tamale.
It is worth mentioning that the variety of Cusco Giant White Corn grows exclusively in the provinces of Calca and Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, standing out for its exceptional quality and outstanding flavor.
Chefs and kitchen assistants from the Faculty of Hotel Management, Tourism, and Gastronomy of USIL and the renowned Peruvian restaurants in Miami, CVI.CHE 105 will be responsible for preparing, grinding, seasoning, cooking, and wrapping this traditional dish of national cuisine.
Renowned international chef Juan Chipoco highlighted the importance of tamale tasting to aspire to leave a mark among participants. “This event not only celebrates the diversity, tradition, and culture that define Peru, but also highlights our commitment to promoting the rich Peruvian cultural heritage,” he said.
Since 2015, USIL has achieved 11 Guinness World Records for promoting Peruvian food and celebrating the country’s rich gastronomic culture. The B.A.P. Unión will be recognized as the “Ambassador of Authentic Peruvian Cuisine” for continuously promoting national culture and gastronomy worldwide.
