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Nutritional Values
600kcal
28gProtein
50gCarbs
30gFat
8gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Beef and Grain Stew
How to order / say it
Say it
Olluquito con Charqui — [oy-yoo-KEE-toe kon CHAR-kee]
Order
I'll have the Olluquito con Charqui.
Locally
Voy a pedir el olluquito con charqui.
Say locally
Traditional stew made with olluco tubers and dried llama meat.
Why try it?
This dish highlights the fusion of native Peruvian ingredients and ancient food preservation techniques. It's a true taste of regional Andean cuisine, reflective of historical food practices.
How it tastes
The stew has a hearty balance of flavors, with tender bites of meat contrasted by slightly crunchy olluco, and a rich, savory broth.
Origin & History — first documented: 1450
Olluquito con Charqui dates back to pre-Hispanic times when charqui (dried llama meat) was a staple for Andean travelers. The dish today epitomizes the andean diet.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 250 g ollyuco
- 🥩 150 g charqui
- 🧄 1 large onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🥕 1 medium red pepper
- 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil
- 🧂 1 tbsp salt
Method
- 1 Rehydrate charqui in warm water and shred into pieces.
- 2 Sauté onions, garlic, and red pepper until soft.
- 3 Add olluco and charqui, season with salt, and cover with water.
- 4 Simmer until olluco is tender and stew thickens.
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