We ate cuy tonight! For those not familiar, cuy is guinea pig. I was admittedly a little freaked out by the little body split in half from head to toe, so that you could see the skull, the ears, teeny teeth, brittle ribs, etc. It was hard to look at, but once I cut off the head and removed it from the plate, it was easier to dig in.
Taste-wise, it was kind of like rabbit, which has a similar texture to chicken. This particular preparation involved deep frying it, so the skin was super crisp and probably the best part. Not so much meat, but good for a nibble. We plan on trying it again in Cuzco, where we hear it’s also a specialty there. Next time I’ll be better prepared!
Josh's Cuy - the other half was on my plate.