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Peru Guinea Pig Cuy

The peruvian guinea pig dish cuy is mostly served on special occasions rather than as a meal eaten regularly but is readily available for adventurous tourists to try in restaurants or at different food stalls.

Peru guinea pig cuy. Then add the aji panca and let it cook for another five minutes. As you might have guessed guinea pigs are not beloved pets in peru. Believe it or not guinea pigs originated in the andean region colombia ecuador bolivia and peru and were originally raised specifically for eating.

Cover the guinea pig sections with cornmeal then heat the 3 cups of vegetable oil in a pan and fry them on both sides for about 7 minutes or until theyre crispy. The cuy peruano peruvian guinea pig is related to another animal called a cavy a large rodent found in south america. Heat the remaining oil in a pot over a medium heat and brown the minced garlic and onion for about four minutes.

Theyre not pigs and they dont come from guinea. Cuy is a delicious delicacy best served with potatoes and salsa. Instead they are a traditional and important source of protein in the andes where they are known as cuy pronounced coo ee named after the sound the animal makes.

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