Cuy Frito

The Cuy Frito recipe is typical of Peru, and today it is considered a traditional Peruvian food. The guinea pig provides many nutrients and important fatty acids to the body and contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc, essential in human nutrition. If you want to know how to prepare this rich and easy dish, continue with us.

Ingredients:

- 1 guinea pig, cleaned and cut into pieces

- 2 cups vegetable oil

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. Coat guinea pig pieces in the flour mixture.

4. Fry the guinea pig pieces until golden brown on both sides.

5. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

6. Serve hot with lime wedges.

It is much better to accompany this delicious dish with a refreshing  drink.

Chicha Morada. :)

Ingredients:

-¾ kg dried purple corn
-4.5 liters of water
-1 ripe pineapple
-4 units of lemons
-1 cup of sugar
-7 cloves
-1 cinnamon stick
-3 apples
How to prepare chicha morada from Peru:
-Wash and remove the peel from the pineapple and apples.
-In a saucepan, pour three liters of water, the peels of the pineapple and the apples. Also, incorporate the purple corn, the cloves and the cinnamon stick. Cook over high heat until it reaches a boiling point.
-When the water boils, reduce the heat to low and cook for 50 minutes.
-After that time, strain the liquid and reserve.
Next, add a pint and a half of water to the saucepan with the fruit peels and purple corn. -Cook over high heat until it boils. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for another 45 minutes.
-After that time, strain the liquid and join it with the previous one already reserved. Chill in the fridge, at least for 2 hours.
-Cut the pineapple and apple into small cubes.
When serving, add the lemon juice to the chicha, add the sugar and add the chopped fruits. Serve cold.