Alpaca+Meat

Alpaca Meat

Cuzco, Peru

Alpaca meat is one of the most healthy and flavorful meats in the world. It is very rich in proteins, low in fat, and has the lowest level of cholesterol out of any meat. It was considered a luxury to the Andean colonies since it was one of the healthiest and oldest food sources to supply the Incan civilization as well as those who came before. Alpaca meat is illegal in certain states, but it has many similar treats. It is similar to lamb, steak, and sirloin.

There are many ways to make Alpaca meat, but it is most often served as steak or medallions. To start, you marinate the meat, oftentimes with garlic, thyme, black pepper, and olive oil. Next you bake some potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and paprika. While the potatoes bake, season the medallions in kosher salt and saute them. When done, place the alpaca medallions on a plate with the baked potatoes for the perfect taste.

Alpaca Meat will be anywhere. The places we can find it at can range from fancy restaurants, such as Malabar or El Se ñ orio de Sulco in Lima, to family houses. Anyone visiting Peru will most likely eat Alpaca Meat because it remains a popular South American dish to this day.

By: April Lanka