Peruvian Guinea Pig (Cuy) Delicacy Recipe
Cuy, a traditional Peruvian guinea pig dish, is usually reserved for special occasions rather than everyday meals. However, it is readily available for adventurous tourists to sample at restaurants or various food stalls.
Ingredients
- Guinea Pigs (Cuy) - 4
- Garlic - 1 bulb
- Green or Yellow Peppers - 2
- Ground, Roasted Peanuts - 100g
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Chili Panca - 1 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Potatoes - 8
- Hard Boiled Eggs - 4
Instructions
- Crush or finely chop the garlic and combine with salt, cumin and pepper to create a seasoning.
- Marinate the guinea pig in the seasoning and leave to rest for 2-4 hours.
- Prepare a hot grill, put a bamboo skewer stick through the body of each guinea pig and place on to the grill, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a pot of boiling water.
- Finely chop the peppers, mix with chili panca, minced garlic and the ground peanuts.
- Spoon the mixture into a frying pan with a little oil and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are boiled, cut into slices and place on the plate with the cooked guinea pig, then drizzle over the sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 778kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6g
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