Bolivian Meat Dishes

Picante de pollo is a spicy Bolivian dish made with pieces of chicken cooked in a combination of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, hot peppers, peas, and chicken stock. The thick sauce is typically flavored with cumin, garlic, and oregano. It is recomme... READ MORE

Pique macho is a Bolivian dish consisting of a layer of french fries buried underneath a heap of chopped beef, hot dog, eggs, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and chili peppers. The usual condiments include ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, while s... READ MORE

Sajta de pollo is a Bolivian dish consisting of chicken, onions, tomatoes, peas, and yellow chili peppers (most often, aji amarillo). It is typically flavored with parsley, celery, black pepper, garlic, and cumin. The dish is traditionally prepare... READ MORE

Silpancho is a traditional dish characterized by its huge size and ingredients that are rich in fat and carbohydrates. The dish typically consists of a layer of white rice topped with boiled or steamed potatoes, beef or chicken cutlets, and fried ... READ MORE

Lechón al horno is the most popular Bolivian version of pork roast, typically using a suckling pig as the star ingredient. The meat is usually marinated in a combination of oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices such as thyme, parsley, red pepper... READ MORE

Locro de gallina is a traditional Andean chicken soup, particularly popular in Bolivia and in some parts of Peru. The primary ingredient is chicken, usually the whole chicken cut into pieces. Other key ingredients typically include potatoes (which... READ MORE

Pampaku refers to the Bolivian way of roasting the meat underground. The choice of meat is typically cooked with hot spices in a pit that is heated by wood or coal fire. When it's done, pampaku is traditionally served with plantains, potatoes, and... READ MORE

Saice is a traditional dish hailing from the state of Tarija. It's made with a combination of beef, potatoes, peas, and cumin. The meat is fried, then cooked with potatoes, peas, cumin, and a spicy sauce consisting of onions, tomatoes, and red chi... READ MORE

Chancho a la cruz is a Bolivian dish consisting of a whole hog that is slowly cooked on a cross. The meat is not placed over a fire, but is instead smoked for about 8 to 12 hours. Due to the long cooking process, chancho a la cruz is typically sta... READ MORE