If you find yourself in Peru look for a cuyería (cuy restaurant) where the typical dish is roasted guinea pig (cuy al horno). The fried version (cuy chactado) is tastier because, well, fried food is always tastier. The cooking method and how you eat cuy are personal choices but it’s worth following the lead of the locals.

2025年1月2日 · Discover two popular Peruvian guinea pig recipes: Cuy al Horno & Cuy chactado, both different methods of cooking guinea pig, as eaten in Peru.

2022年4月18日 · Cuy, or roasted guinea pig, is a traditional dish in Ecuador that can be found in many restaurants throughout the country. It is also common to see people roasting cuy on the side of the road, as it is a popular street food. This article will discuss the history of cuy asado, provide a recipe for how to make it, and teach you how to eat it!

2020年3月1日 · Slowly, very slowly, the chef turns the cuy over the fire. If it cooked too quickly, it could be raw in the middle. Slow turning is the name of the game. This was going to be a long process. After about thirty minutes, as the skin began to take on a toasted hue, our cuy expert brought in a spring onion cut like a brush. He dipped it in achiote oil.

2024年5月9日 · Cuy, also known as guinea pig, is a traditional delicacy in some South American countries, particularly in Peru and Ecuador. For those who have never tasted cuy before, it is natural to wonder what it tastes like. In this article, we will explore the flavor and texture of cuy, and address some common questions related ... Read more

2023年10月14日 · In the tapestry of Peruvian cuisine, one thread weaves a path that is at once deeply traditional and simultaneously controversial to outsiders: the consumption of cuy, or guinea pig. Integral to Peruvian culinary history and lauded for its delicate flavor, cuy has fostered culinary tourism while also provoking ethical and cultural debates ...

2022年4月9日 · Popular item when I was in Cusco. Easy and cheap to raise since they can live off table scraps. Plus, they reproduce quickly. Do you have experience raising them? I’ve been considering it, but don’t know Spanish/Portuguese so I’m having difficulty finding resources. No direct experience.

2011年10月25日 · On the main street in Banos, two cuy restaurants are adjacent to the Mercado (market). These are small, dark, smoky restaurants frequented by vacationing Ecuadorians and the occasional tourist who tries the local delicacy. Despite hearing Cuenca was known for cuy, I couldn't wait any longer.

2014年8月2日 · If you’re a tourist in Ecuador, within days of your arrival you have two choices for tackling the (arguably) national dish – that cute little iconic “cuy” (guinea pig) critter: 1.

2024年12月17日 · Whole (Raw) Pork Another unique feature here in Cuenca, is the roasted pig – you’ve probably never seen pork like this before. A stroll down a main road will provide many opportunities to sample the numerous ways to cook pork .