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Pique Macho

Pique Macho

A hearty Cochabamba dish with juicy beef, sausages, crispy fries, fresh vegetables and spicy llajwa sauce.

Time55 min
Servings4
Calories809 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • beef600 g
  • sausages250 g
  • potato800 g
  • tomato300 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • locoto pepper2 pcs
  • eggs4 pcs
  • oil250 ml
  • salt1 to taste
  • ground black pepper1 to taste
  • light beer150 ml
  • wine vinegar30 ml
  • llajua sauce80 ml

Instructions

1

Hard-boil the eggs for 9–10 minutes, cool in cold water, peel and cut into quarters.

2

Cut the potatoes into thick sticks, rinse off excess starch and pat dry thoroughly. Heat 200 ml of oil to 175–180 °C and fry the potatoes in batches for 8–12 minutes until golden and crisp; transfer to a paper towel and salt.

3

Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes. Heat 30 ml of oil in a heavy skillet, add the meat, season with salt and black pepper, cover with a lid and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to keep the meat juicy.

4

Slice the sausages into rounds, add to the beef and cook for another 3 minutes. Don't let all the juices evaporate from the pan.

5

Slice the onion into strips, the tomatoes into wedges, and the locoto into thin rounds. Toss the vegetables together in a bowl and season lightly with salt.

6

For the dressing, mix light beer, wine vinegar, 20 ml of oil and llajwa sauce.

7

Arrange the fries on a large platter, top with the beef and sausages, add the onion, tomato and locoto salad, and garnish with the egg quarters. Drizzle with the dressing just before serving.