Fried Guinea Pig with Ajiaco

The fried guinea pig with ajiaco is a delicious blend of flavors that highlights Peruvian richness and tradition. This dish, where juicy guinea pig is fried together with ajiaco, potatoes, and vegetables, delights the palate and is a true showcase of Peruvian cuisine.

This is an emblematic Peruvian recipe that dates back to ancient times, representing the fusion of tradition and local ingredients.

We invite you to prepare this exquisite recipe together!

Fried Guinea Pig with Ajiaco

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Fried Guinea Pig with Ajiaco

½ kilogram of Guinea pig meat

8 Potatoes

3 Aji peppers

3 Garlic cloves

1 cup of Chicken broth

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The guinea pig is seasoned with salt and fried in a skillet with oil for 5 minutes on each side.

Step 2 : Then, it is removed and in the same skillet, garlic, aji peppers, and potatoes are added, sautéed for 5 minutes.

Step 3 : Next, the guinea pig is mixed with the garlic sauce and cooked together for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 4 : Finally, it is served and enjoyed.

Preparation (simple version)

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