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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 kilos de papas (4 libras)
6 salchichas grandes
3 locotos verdes
3 tomates medianos
2 cebollas grandes
1 kilo de carne pulpa de res especial
media cucharilla de pimienta
media cucharilla de comino
2 cucharadas de mostaza
2 cucharadas de salsa soya
aceite de girasol (cantidad necesaria)
5 huevos duros
mayonesa (cantidad necesaria)
ketchup (cantidad necesaria)
3 cucharadas de agua
chorrito de vinagre
medio vasito de cerveza

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

Prepare 2 kilos of potatoes by cutting them into sticks.

2

Fry the potatoes in hot sunflower oil until crispy.

3

In a bowl, combine 1 kilo of beef with half a teaspoon of pepper, half a teaspoon of cumin, 2 tablespoons of mustard, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and salt to taste; mix well.

4

Cook the seasoned beef until tender.

5

Add the sliced sausages to the beef and cook for 5 minutes.

6

In a separate bowl, soak sliced onions in vinegar to reduce their strong flavor.

7

Add the soaked onions and sliced tomatoes to the beef and sausage mixture.

8

Top the mixture with 5 hard-boiled eggs and sliced locotos.

9

Drizzle ketchup and mayonnaise over the top.

10

Prepare a sauce by mixing 3 tablespoons of water, a splash of vinegar, sunflower oil, and half a glass of beer; pour this over the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletbowlcutting boardknife

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Also Known As

Pique Macho Boliviano

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