About this dish
Whole roasted guinea pig, seasoned simply and slow-roasted over coals, a traditional Andean delicacy.
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Ingredients
🐹1 whole guinea pig, cleaned
🧄4 cloves garlic
🌰1 tsp cumin
🧂Salt to taste
Method
Serves 41
Season the cleaned guinea pig with garlic, cumin, and salt.2
Skewer and roast slowly over coals, turning frequently, until the skin is crisp and golden.3
Cook until the meat is fully done, about an hour.4
Serve with potato and corn.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Cuy is a traditional Andean dish eaten in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, historically an important protein source in highland communities.
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