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A hardcore meal in comparson to most normal diets, this guinea pig is stuffed with local herbs and shared with families as a specialty

The Chiriuchu Cusqueño is considered the flagship dish of the city of Cusco, it consists of a great combination of products such as cheese, cui, potatoes and other vegetables.

Close up photo of roasted guinea pigs (cuy) on a grill, selective focus, Ecuador.

Close-up view to grilled cuy aka Guinea pig, Traditional peruvian dish with salad Arequipa, Peru

A traditional peruvian food: The guinea pig or cuy can be served in many different ways. Normally, they are eaten fried but this one is stuffed with herbs and grilled. The meet peels off in layers and the taste is dominated by the herbs.

Roasted guinea pigs on a market in Banos de Agua Santa, popular tourist destination in Ecuador

Colta, Ecuador, October 29, 2022: Guinea pigs are being prepared on the grill carousel. Guinea pig is an Ecuadorian and Peruvian culinary specialty.

A weird and strange dish - roasted guinea pig or cuy as they name it in Peru, South America. A traditional local delicacy, the rodent is cooked whole and served with claws and sharp teeth still in tact. Served with potatoes on a polystyrene plate in a dish; in a street market in Pisac, South America

black woman dressing 3 cuisins perched on a metal tray.

A typical peruvian dishes with roasted Cuy and potatoes

Roasted rats on Tomohon Traditional Market. North Sulawesi. Indonesia

Cuy Chactado or Guinea Pig roasted on the plate served with potatoes in Peru

Delicacy and national dish guinea pig with potatoes in Peru.

Grilled guinea pig is very popular, special meal at Cotopaxi province.

Fried Guinea Pigs - ecuadorian national food

Close-up of a traditional Peruvian guinea pig dish

$Cuy, also known as guinea pig ( “Cavia porcellus” ), is a small domesticated rodent native to South America. It is often raised for its meat, which is a traditional food in the Andean region of South America. Cuy is high in protein and low in fat, and is often prepared by roasting or frying.\nDuring the Inca period, the guinea pig was more than just a food source. The Incas valued these animals for both their economic and ritual roles. They were used in religious ceremonies and offerings to the gods. Guinea pigs were considered sacred and believed to have healing powers. Shamans used them in rituals to diagnose illnesses. According to tradition, if a guinea pig died during a healing ritual, it was considered a bad omen.$

baking of cui with baked potato on a table and family background at mealtime

A small guinea pig in the house of an indigenous person from the Sacred Valley area in Peru

Authentic scene of a Fogo de Chão barbecue, featuring a whole pig on a spit and various meats and sausages hanging, slowly roasting over coals on the ground. The image captures the tradition, rustic flavor, and unique gastronomic experience of Gaúcho barbecue. Ideal for themes of cuisine, events, Brazilian culture, and artisanal gastronomy.

Traditional dish of guinea pig chili or roasted guinea pig, a typical Ecuadorian dish, served with Andean ingredients that highlight the richness, culture, and authentic flavors of Ecuadorian cuisine.

Traditional plate in Ecuador and Peru, the Cuy is grilled on the streets of Quito

Cuy a la brasa. Ecuador. Grilled guinea pig on charcoal. Fried Kui. National food of Ecuador.

close-up of a woman's hands cleaning and dressing a cui inside the cui.

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