"Guinea Pig Festival" in the small town of Huacho, Peru
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is located somewhere in the world. One of the cutest fluffy pets in the world, I didn't expect it to be a crunchy and delicious food. But in a small town in Huacho, Peru, this is the correct use of guinea pigs. In fact, they even have a special festival where these furry guys are dressed up before frying them-the legendary "Dutch Pig Festival", or as locals in Peru call it,"Guinea Pig Festival."
Starting in the mid-20th century, guinea pigs were dressed as kings, miners, farmers, folk singers, and fashion models at fashion shows as part of the festival. The best role player will receive generous prizes, so everyone will work hard to show off the referee. No matter what you wear, they are so cute, so the Huacho people have no taboos about clothing selection.
prizes are for the biggest, fastest, best-looking, and even the most delicious guinea pigs. When the fashion show is over, it's time to eat models! The guinea pigs were stripped naked and cooked in various ways, red-stewed, fried, grilled... the flavor was as unique as it was. Locals like to eat roasted whole rats best-that is, without removing their heads, internal organs, limbs, or even their claws. The side dishes include tomatoes, cucumbers, Andean potatoes and a long and bold version of Peruvian corn known locally as choclo.
According to Peruvian people, the best way to enjoy this delicious food is to pick up the entire guinea pig and chew the meat directly from the bones. A plate of grilled whole rat and garnish costs just $7. According to tourist Juan Rojas: "Guinea pig meat is nourishing yin and nourishing yang. It is rich in multiple vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and other nutrients." For the indigenous people of the Andes Mountains, guinea pig meat has a low fat content and is an important source of protein.
But now the Wacho Guinea Pig Festival is not like it used to be. There are more and more tourists. Sometimes, people will remove their heads and claws before putting them into the pot to make them more delicious and look better. After all, some people had similar pets when they were young, and it was slightly more difficult for them to open their bloody mouths to such a cute little fellow.
"We are trying to let people understand how they are raised and how we can increase yields so that people can be less biased," said
chef Pilar Fox. Similarly, it would encourage those who raise guinea pigs to know that this is also a way to make a fortune. If they can have good products, they can also try to promote them to the international market." Now, the festival attracts many people who want to try out their skills in a fashion competition and then taste the delicious guinea pig meat. People who have eaten said they taste like a mixture of chicken and rabbit meat. Tsk tsk, are you drooling?
Tip: Peruvians eat 65 million guinea pigs a year. They founded the Guinea Pig Festival to give landlords and farmers the opportunity to meet and reach agreements, and also promote the export of this animal.