기니피그

기니피그는 인기 있는 가축이면서 애완 동물이고 실험 동물로 널리 알려져 있으며 원산지인 남미에서는 가축으로 식용으로 사용하는 동물로, "꾸이"라고 부른다. 원래 집단생활을 하는 동물로 발달된 사회구조를 이루고 있다.

Cuy frito

Cuy frito or cuy chactado is one of the oldest traditional Peruvian dishes that has been consumed since Incan times. It is made with guinea pigs, which are obviously not kept as pets in Peru – instead, they are fried to crispy perfection. The fried guinea pigs are said to taste similar to chicken (or as a cross between rabbit a chicken), but with a fattier flavor. The head is also edible, and that's the favorite part for many people. Cuy frito is usually eaten with your hands, and it's recommended to keep some napkins on hand as things can get a bit messy while eating it. This dish is typically served in cuyerías with corn on the cob, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, salsas, and salads.