Bolivian Pique Macho
Golden potatoes, beef tenderloin, sausages, locoto peppers, tomatoes, and boiled eggs make a hearty dish to share. Serves 4; times are approximate.
Pique macho is associated with Cochabamba, Bolivia, and is often served for sharing. This version combines fried potatoes, beef, and sausages with locoto peppers, fresh vegetables, and boiled eggs. Allow about 45 minutes for preparation and 30 minutes for cooking.
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Method
- 01
Boil the eggs
Boil and peel the eggs. Set them aside for serving.
Ready to continue when: The whites and yolks are set, and the eggs are peeled.
- 02
Fry the potatoes
Cut the potatoes into strips. Heat the oil and fry them in batches until golden. Drain and set aside.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The potatoes are golden and tender inside.
8 min - 03
Brown the sausages
Slice the sausages and brown them in a pan with some of the oil already used, if any remains. Set aside.
Ready to continue when: The slices are hot and lightly browned.
- 04
Prepare the vegetables
Dice the locoto peppers. Heat some of the remaining oil in a pan and cook the peppers for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the onion and tomato.
Ready to continue when: The locoto peppers have cooked for 2 minutes, and the onion and tomato are added.
2 min - 05
Cook the beef
Mix the tenderloin with the chopped garlic and cumin. Add it to the pan with the vegetables and cook until done; for well-done beef, the recipe gives 5 minutes over low heat. Add the sausages and mix.
Ready to continue when: The beef is cooked to the chosen doneness and mixed with the vegetables and sausages.
5 min - 06
Assemble the dish
Spread the potatoes on a serving platter and top with the beef and sausage mixture. Cut the eggs into quarters and arrange them over the dish.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes, beef mixture, and egg quarters are arranged on the platter.
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