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Peru Guinea Pig On A Stick

Some of lima s top chefs are preparing cuy dishes without the feet and head attached.

Peru guinea pig on a stick. They are family pets we hear you shoutnot in peru. Instead the chef who is busy cooking the guinea pig at the side of the road shakes several hot ready to eat guinea pigs on a stick at the cars as they drive by. The guinea pig or cuy in peru is a luxury reserved only for the most decadent of occasions and since i had spent the past four days oozing blood sweat and tears on the unforgiving inca trail it only seemed appropriate.

Theres only one way to eat cuy al palo and thats with your hands. At roadside stops however cuy roasted on a stick is the most common. Image caption traditional baked guinea pig though not all visitors to peru are keen to eat it this way.

They are a part of the highland diet with various interesting preparation styles some of which might upset the non carnivorous amongst you. Cuy one of perus most famous dishes is not for the faint of heart. This video was shot in ollantaytambo peru.

Jaime pesaque is the owner of mayta a high end restaurant in upmarket lima. Guinea pig on a stick. Cuys esteem is reflected in its price which at 25 peruvian soles is about three times what you can expect to pay.

Guinea pig on a stick anyone. He buys about. Join myself and travis as we try eating perus delicacy guinea pig also known as cuy.

A peruvian delicacy. Driving into town you know you are in for something very special when you are greeted by a 30 foot tall guinea pig at each end of the main road. Whenever i go to peru people always ask if i ate guinea pig.

Here they are a part of the highland diet with various interesting preparation styles some of which might upset the non carnivorous members among you. Regardless of your dietary preferences you cant visit peru without realizing that the guinea pig or cuy as it is known here is a very important part of peruvian culture identity and diet. Crush or finely chop the garlic and combine with salt cumin and pepper to create a seasoning.

It is not as common in lima. Guinea pig on a stick. Prepare a hot grill put a bamboo skewer stick through the body of each guinea pig and place on to the grill turning occasionally.

A tantalizing aroma filled the vehicle as we unwrapped the paper packaging. Marinate the guinea pig in the seasoning and leave to rest for 2 4 hours. Here in peru they are not pets and yes you can.

You cant do that they are family pets.

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