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Pique Macho

Cultural Context

Pique Macho is a beloved Bolivian dish that originated in the 1970s, often enjoyed as a late-night snack or during festive gatherings. It embodies the spirit of Bolivian cuisine, showcasing a hearty mix of flavors and textures from beef, sausage, and fried potatoes, typically topped with eggs and a drizzle of mayonnaise. Today, it has become a staple in Bolivian restaurants and is often adapted in various ways, reflecting local tastes and available ingredients.

BolivianBOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 potatoes
3 sausages
3 eggs
1 kg beef
2 onions
1 bell pepper
1 kg tomato
mustard
ketchup
mayonnaise
salt
cumin
lemon

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Turkey sausage is leaner, and hot dogs can be more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado provides healthy fats, while yogurt is often less costly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in cholesterol, while scrambled eggs are usually less expensive.

1

Chop the potatoes for frying.

2

Chop the onions in half, slice the tomatoes into rounds, and cut the bell pepper into strips.

3

Cook the beef in strips in a skillet.

4

Add garlic, chopped onion, salt, and a bit of cumin to the skillet and sauté.

5

Add some bell pepper to the skillet for flavor.

6

Once the beef is cooked, add the potatoes to the skillet.

7

Boil the eggs for decoration and add a bit of lemon for flavor.

8

Add mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise to the beef mixture.

9

Remove the first batch of fried potatoes, ensuring they are crispy.

10

Fry the remaining potatoes in the same oil used for the first batch.

11

Once the beef is cooked for about 30 minutes, remove it from heat.

12

Chop the boiled eggs for decoration.

13

Plate the dish with the crispy potatoes, beef, and garnish with the sautéed parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletpotcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pique Macho Boliviano

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