Bolivian cuisine is known for its diversity of dishes that vary from region to region. Come and discover those delicious dishes. Welcome to the month of August! The month in which we celebrate another year of independence in Bolivia. In recent years I have focused on Bolivian cuisine throughout the month of August, and this […]
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Peanut soup is a very special dish for Bolivians. Very easy to vary with different ingredients and full of flavor. It is said that Che Guevara’s last meal was a bowl of peanut soup made by a teacher named Ninfa Arteaga when he was a prisoner in La Higuera. Shortly after she brought him the […]
This cuñapé frito is like a savory donut. Made with cassava starch and a lot of cheese, it is a good gluten-free snack. Cuñapé is a recipe from eastern Bolivia where cassava abounds. In this case cassava starch is used, which is a white powder extracted from the cassava root. There are three ways to […]
This pan de arroz (rice bread) is made with rice flour and mashed cassava. Cheesy and naturally gluten-free. Bolivian food is so diverse. Each department/state has dishes with flavors and ingredients unique to their location. I am from Santa Cruz, a department where the land is fertile, hot and has delicious food. Cassava/yuca is a […]
Majadito is a dish from eastern Bolivia. Made with different meats and served with fried eggs and some delicious plantains. This is one of my favorite foods. A dish that takes me directly to my country Bolivia. It is also one of the first meals I learned to cook. You can use several kinds of […]
Sonso is a cheesy Bolivian pancake made with yuca or cassava. Sonso is enjoyed with a cup of coffee in many Bolivian houses. Sonso (which means foolish in Spanish) is a dish from the east of Bolivia where yuca or cassava abounds. There are 3 varieties of sonso, fried, baked or grilled. Whichever you choose […]
Cuñapé is a Bolivian bread with lots of cheese and it’s gluten-free. With a firm crust and a chewy crumb, you’re going to love it! Oh! afternoon tea! Growing up in Bolivia we had a custom of having tea/coffee at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. If you are a guest, your hostess would […]
Llajua or Llajwa, is a staple, fresh and spicy sauce for any Bolivian household. Every Bolivian house has a jar of fresh llajua. It is one of those spicy sauces that are on the table for every meal. It is a fresh sauce, made almost daily. Very simple and with few ingredients. Each region and each […]
