Olluquito
🇵🇪 A dish from Peru
Olluquito, olluquito con carne and olluquito con ch'arki are traditional dishes in Peruvian cuisine made with ulluku a root vegetable that also has edible leaves. It is an important root crop in the Andean region of South America, second only to the potato.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | andean tuber, meat or dried meat, onion, garlic, aji pepper |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | tuber julienned and stewed |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, mildly spicy, earthy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | hearty main course served with rice |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Olluquito come from?
Olluquito is a dish that originated in Peru.
What is Olluquito?
Olluquito, olluquito con carne and olluquito con ch'arki are traditional dishes in Peruvian cuisine made with ulluku a root vegetable that also has edible leaves. It is an important root crop in the Andean region of South America, second only to the potato.