Learn about five exquisite Bolivian dishes prepared during Holy Week

As part of Holy Week traditions, people of the Catholic faith avoid eating meat, so in Bolivia they choose traditional dishes that do not use red meat.

that’s why We have prepared for you five dishes and desserts to eat during Holy Week.

Rice Pudding: This typical dessert is made from milk and sweetened rice and can be served hot or cold. It is simple to prepare and, in addition to being eaten during Holy Week, it can be prepared at any other time of the year since you only need a few ingredients.

Humintas: This exquisite dish is made from ground corn with a range of ingredients added to give it a unique flavor. The ground corn is mixed with anise, cinnamon, butter, raisins and cheese.

The entire preparation will be wrapped in a corn “chala” and finally the huminta is taken to an oven or a pot of water to steam it.

French fries Vanilla: This dish is considered a typical Peruvian delicacy and is widely eaten in Bolivia, especially during Holy Week. It consists of boiled potatoes, boiled eggs and salad, all smothered in a peanut-chili dip.

Humacha Cheese: This typical Bolivian delicacy consists of cheese melted in yellow peppers, chopped boiled eggs, shelled corn and white potatoes. It is typical of the La Paz region and is popular in the west of the country. It is eaten during Holy Week, as originally it was prepared without meat.

Pea Chili: This dish from the Bolivian valleys was originally made with minced or ground meat, however, during Holy Week, some changes are made as meat is not included in the preparation.

Pea chili, as the name suggests, is made with red peppers and peas, served with boiled potatoes. The spiciness of this dish makes it stand out.