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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
1 lb ribeye steak
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
4 medium potatoes
1 serrano pepper
1 medium red onion
2 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon culantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 oz sausage
1 cup beer
4 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup sparkling water
1 tablespoon honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Make yahwa sauce by blending tomatoes, red onion, serrano pepper, garlic, basil, culantro, and olive oil.

2

Cut ribeye steak into cubes and marinate with baking soda for 15 minutes to tenderize.

3

Rinse off baking soda and mix steak with white vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and vegetable oil for marinade.

4

Soak sliced potatoes in cold water with ice and a teaspoon of white vinegar for 30 minutes.

5

Boil potatoes for about 10 minutes until softened.

6

Cut sausages and brown them in a hot pan with oil.

7

Add marinated beef to the pan with sausages and pour in some beer while cooking.

8

Prepare hard-boiled eggs by peeling and cutting them in half.

9

Assemble the dish by layering crispy fries, beef, sausage, and topping with hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletpotcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pique Macho Boliviano

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