Quillacollo

Garapiña is a Bolivian drink believed to have originated in Quillacollo. In its basic form, it is a combination of cinnamon and chicha—a corn-based alcoholic beverage. The mix often includes coconut, cinnamon ice cream (helado de canela) instead of cinnamon, making ... Read more

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 recommended to serve picante de pollo with rice or boiled... 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 sliced hard-boiled eggs are used as a typical garni... 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 eggs. Silpancho is usually garnished with chopped ... Read more

Llajua is an authentic Bolivian hot sauce made with rocoto chili peppers (between 30,000 and 100,000 Scoville), pápalo (in Bolivia known as quillquiña or Bolivian cilantro), tomatoes, and optional onions. In Bolivia, llajua is traditionally made using a batan – a big ... Read more

Sopa de mani is a Bolivian peanut soup made with beef, beef bones, potatoes, and peas as the main ingredients. Beef is sometimes substituted with chicken since it pairs nicely with peanuts, but the soup can also be modified so that it is meatless. The distinctive thickness and creaminess of the s... Read more

Ají de fideos is a spicy Bolivian dish originating from Cochabamba, prepared with a combination of pasta noodles, potatoes, ground chilis, ground meat, peas, carrot and fresh herbs such as cumin, oregano, and parsley. The dish is quite easy to prepare and it can be made in a single pot, wh... Read more

Lagua de choclo is a traditional soup. It's prepared with a combination of fresh corn kernels, beef, onions, potatoes, and various vegetables. The ingredients are simmered for about one hour until the beef is tender and the soup has a creamy consistency. Lagua de choclo is usually flavored with o... Read more

Quesillo refers to different types of cheese (and dishes) throughout Latin America, but in Bolivia, that name indicates a small, fresh cheese, primarily from the Cochabamba Valley. It is made from raw, unpasteurized cow's milk (although, sometimes, it can be mixed with sheep's milk). The cheese c... Read more