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Nutritional Values
450kcal
40gProtein
30gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥜 Nuts
Guatita
How to order / say it
Say it
Guatita — [gwa-tee-ta]
Order
I'll have the guatita, please.
Locally
Voy a pedir la guatita, por favor.
Say locally
A stew made of beef tripe, potatoes, and a rich peanut sauce.
Why try it?
Guatita is a beloved dish in Guayaquil, highlighting the city's skillful use of off-cuts and showcasing a unique blend of local flavors and textures.
How it tastes
Creamy and nutty with tender tripe, this stew combines savory potatoes with earthy spices, resulting in a fulfilling and aromatic dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1875
Introduced in the 19th century, guatita became an emblematic dish in Guayaquil, reflecting the creativity of locals in transforming simple ingredients into cherished meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g beef tripe
- 🥕 250 g potatoes
- 🥜 50 g peanut butter
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧄 20 g garlic
- 🧂 5 g cumin
Method
- 1 Clean and cook tripe until tender.
- 2 Boil potatoes, add to tripe.
- 3 Mix with peanut sauce, simmer until thick.
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