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Cuy al Horno Receta

Peruvian Roasted Guinea Pig

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  • Author: Recetas123
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients

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  • 2 whole cleaned guinea pigs, gutted and split open (about 1.4 kg total)
  • 80 g ají panca paste (5 tablespoons)
  • 30 g garlic, minced or blended (6 cloves)
  • 60 ml vegetable oil (4 tablespoons)
  • 30 ml white vinegar or wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
  • 15 g salt (1 tablespoon)
  • 5 g ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
  • 3 g ground black pepper (¾ teaspoon)
  • 2 g dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
  • 10 g fresh huacatay, chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 10 g fresh rosemary, chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 kg small potatoes with skins on, thoroughly washed
  • 500 g medium sweet potatoes, thoroughly washed
  • 200 ml chicken stock or hot water (¾ cup)
  • 30 g pork lard or melted butter (2 tablespoons)