Cuy: it’s what for dinner

Farmers in Peru have increased the exports of guinea pigs to the U.S. and other nations but not for use as pets or for lab experiments. Rather, they are fried and enjoyed as a popular delicacy by Peruvians and Ecuadorians both domestic and living abroad, as is shown on the image on the left. Just in case you’re getting grossed out, guinea pig (or cuy) is very healthy in comparison to other meats, as blogger Peru Food observed. Besides, if Chef Anthony Bourdain can give roast guinea pig a thumbs up then why can’t you?

See Bourdain eat cuy approximately 6:30 into this video:

Links- Christian Science Monitor, Peru Food (blog), YouTube

Tags- agriculture, food, Peru, Ecuador