Cuy Chactado
Maria Gonzalez
20 Feb 2026
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Serves
4 People
Calories
500 calories
IngredientsWhat you need
- 1 whole cuy (guinea pig)
- 1 cup corn flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 lemon for serving
Method
- 1
Clean and dress the cuy thoroughly, removing any unwanted parts.
- 2
Rub the cuy all over with salt, ensuring it is well seasoned.
- 3
Coat the cuy in corn flour, covering it completely for a crispy texture.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the cuy in the pan and fry for about 20-25 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Remove the cuy from the pan and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- 7
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the cuy.
Nutrition per serving
Fat
30g
Carbs
40g
Protein
35g
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Maria Gonzalez
20 February 2026
Nutrition per serving
Fat
30g
Carbs
40g
Protein
35g
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