Fricasé is a traditional soup in Bolivian cuisine prepared with pork, pork ribs or chicken, hominy, chuño (a freeze-dried potato product) or potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and spices. The soup is often sold and consumed in the morning. It is a spicy soup that is typically prepared using...

Salteña is a type of baked empanada from Bolivia. It is savory pastry filled with beef, pork or chicken mixed in a sweet, slightly spicy sauce containing olives, raisins and potatoes. Vegetarian salteñas are sometimes available at certain restaurants. Salteñas are juicy, like a stew in a pastry....

Bolivian Tucumanas are a sort of vegetable pasty which are hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. They are stuffed with vegetables and an egg or meat, are deep fried in oil. They are usually served with a side salad and home-made sauces. With a crispy-sweet crust and a...

Quinoa and black bean salad is a Bolivian dish with peppers, sweet corn and black beans. The quinoa is cooked and mixing a marinade in a mixing bowl combine the oil, lime juice, cumin, ground and fresh coriander, and onions. First add the beans, tomatoes, peppers and chilis, then add the cooled...

Pique Macho is a huge plate filled with beef, sausage, boiled eggs, french fries or potatoes, onions and red and green peppers. Ingredients vary from one city and also one restaurant to another but one thing is certain. You will not be hungry after ordering this dish. Most portions are large enough...

Mondongo (pork ribs) is a dish that originates in Sucre. The pork ribs and chicharron – crispy fried pork with a bit of the skin were cooked in a deliciously sweet and spicy sauce with a slightly Mexican flavour (it had a lot of cumin and paprika) and served with mote ( a type of corn) cooked with...

Majadito or Majao (Majau) is a traditional Bolivian dish prepared most commonly with jerk beef (dehydrated meat). It is also referred to as Majadito Camba or Majadito Oriental both referring to the Santa Cruz origin of this dish. This type of jerk beef is called charque for the locals. Majau means...

Sajta de pollo is a Bolivian dish consisting of chicken, onions, tomatoes, peas, and yellow chili peppers. It is typically flavored with parsley, celery, black pepper, garlic, and cumin. The dish is traditionally prepared for Carnival and the All Saints' Day. This spicy chicken is a traditional...

Arroz con queso (rice with cheese) is a Bolivian side dish traditionally served with grilled meats or hearty meat dishes. It is a type of extra moist rice into which milk and cheese have been incorporated to achieve a delicious sticky rice with gooey, melty cheese. In Bolivia, arroz con queso a...

Charque (jerky), is a word used for salted meat that is dehydrated with exposure to the sun. It is an ancestral technique that makes it possible to preserve meat for long periods of time. Charque is an essential part of the diet in many Bolivian regions. Carne-de-sol is something similar, a lightly...