Herb-roasted cuy, Peruvian-style guinea pig
The cuy, a type of domestic guinea pig consumed in the Andes, is rubbed with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, stuffed with lemon, and roasted in the oven wit…
“Cuy” is a popular dish in South America, particularly in Peru. Here’s how to prepare it at home.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr 15 min
- Resting15 min
- Total2 hr
- DifficultyMedium
- Cooking methodfour
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
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Directions
- Wash the guinea fowl and lightly pat the skin to help the seasoning penetrate. ≈ 2 min
- Combine the salt, pepper, olive oil, chopped herbs, and minced garlic. ≈ 4 min
- Rub the guinea fowl with the marinade both inside and out. ≈ 3 min
- Place lemon slices inside. ≈ 3 min
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Place the guinea fowl in a dish surrounded by the chopped vegetables.
- Roast for 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the size, turning occasionally and brushing with oil.
- When it is golden brown and cooked through, cut it into pieces and serve it with the vegetables. ≈ 8 min
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