CBS reports on the annual Peruvian guinea pig (cuy) festival -- and it's not just about running on a little wheel or navigating mazes; it's about who tastes best "grilled, fried, [or] baked":
Peru's celebration of the guinea pig included contests for the biggest, the best-dressed _ and the tastiest. The second annual festival of the cuy, as guinea pigs are known in the Andes, brought brass bands into the streets of highland Churin on Sunday to celebrate all things related to the furry rodents.
"Zero cholesterol! Protein for anemia!" Teresa Figeroa shouted from under her woven, flower-lined hat.
For 20 soles ($7), she sold plates of guinea pig fried, grilled, baked _ even cuy au vin _ with generous helpings of Andean potatoes and large Peruvian corn called choclo.
Image from Weird News Today
Ah, but did she sell 'em onna stick?
Posted by: joated | June 27, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Jeff, commenting at Neatorama, writes: "In addition, Cuy also tastes digusting! Like an extra tasteless rabbit. If you are ever in Puru, do not order cuy baked. It’s as if they kill it and toss it in the over…hair, head and all…."
Posted by: gail | June 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM
That's right.. Dont waste your money on bland guinea pigs in Peru.. Hold out for the excellent Korowai Long Pig festival held each year in Papua New Guinea.. Mmm mmm.. Long Pig..Roasted, grilled, stewed.. whatever.. that's some good eating.. Plus the Korowai just love American tourists.. You'll have a great time..
Posted by: Jake | June 28, 2007 at 09:30 AM