Guinea Pig Peruvian Food

And that s exactly what it tastes like.

Guinea pig peruvian food. Guinea pigs may be seen as pets in the uk. 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. A popular peruvian delicacy. Guinea pig cuy is a delicacy that is very typically associated with typical peruvian cuisine but it is also eaten throughout other countries of south america such as ecuador colombia and bolivia.

This video was shot in ollantaytambo peru. As you might have guessed guinea pigs are not beloved pets in peru. Adult guinea pigs weigh in at around 0 5kg 1lb to 1 2kg 2 5lb and measure 20cm 8 inches to 40cm 16 inches in length. 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 guinea pig meat was an important part of the pre colonial diet in peru way before the europeans introduced chicken pigs and cows to south america and it has.

Cuy is a tastier meat than chicken in my opinion having a bit more oil and faint gamey flavour. Join myself and travis as we try eating peru s delicacy guinea pig also known as cuy. By jane chambers lima. Cuy one of peru s most famous dishes is possibly not for the faint of heart.