The colorful guinea pig is a delicious traditional main dish from Peru, made with guinea pig meat and a variety of vegetables.
This unique dish carries a deep cultural significance, passed down through the years as a valued part of Peruvian identity.
Are you ready to cook this wonderful recipe together?
Colorful Guinea Pig
Ingredients
½ kilogram of Guinea pig meat
6 Garlic cloves
6 Potatoes
4 Onions
Cilantro
Cumin
Cilantro
Oregano
Oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by boiling the guinea pig in a pot of water, adding garlic cloves, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 2 : Cook for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Step 3 : After that time, strain it and coat with oil, then cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4 : In a separate pan, sauté the onions along with more garlic, cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper, for about 5 minutes.
Step 5 : Add the potatoes and a little water to the onion mixture, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 6 : Finally, cover the guinea pig with the onion sauce prepared and serve.













