GUINEA PIG MANAGEMENT MANUAL - Benson Institute

IX. RECEPIES
The following are some forms of guinea pig meal preparation. Guinea pig meat is considered to
be exquisite and fine, and there are various forms of preparation.
GUINEA PIG CH’ANQA
This is the most general form of consumption, which has the many nutritional qualities.
Ingredients:
Figure 31: Plate of Guinea pig Ch’anqa
• Guinea pig weighing approximately 600g of live weight should be killed and prepared
into four parts (1 part per person).
• Potatoes, beans, onions, herbs, and salt as desired and other condiments (optional).
Preparation:
The guinea pig should be cooked with water for 15 minutes, adding the onions, potatoes, and
other condiments as desired. The beans and green onions are cooked in another pot.
The guinea pig is served with the potatoes first, then the guinea pigs, beans, green onions, and
broth. It should be served hot to prevent the meat from softening.
GUINEA PIG LAMBREADO
This is another from of traditional guinea pig consumption in restaurants.
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