What are some common, every day foods in Bolivia? 
What is something that the average Bolivian would eat every week, or is there one?

Where can I find brewer's yeast powder in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone out there knows where in Santa Cruz de la Sierra I can find brewer's yeast powder. I've been looking anywhere such …

Apple Raisin Tomatillo (Tree Tomato) Crumble 
I find it hard to get motivated to bake in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in the spring and summer (August to April) because of the extreme heat and humidity. So …

Which cut of meat is used for chicharron? 
For chicharron, what cut of meat is used? I ask because every place I have had chicharron (minus bolivian) it is pork belly, which is not the same as I …

Papa Rellenas 
Ingredientes : • 1 kilo de papas • 1 yema de huevo • 1 cebolla picadita • 1 tomate en cuadritos • 1 cuchara de aji colorado molido • 250 gr carne …

How can I make homemade cheese in La Paz? 
I would like to make my own cheese, where can I find the cultures I need to make it? I live in La Paz.

Ingredient substitutions for cunapes? 
Can I use cornstarch instead of yuca starch to make cunapes?

How to make bolivian food? 
How do i make a bolivian food really quick and cheap by tommorrow?

Milanesa 
I grew up in Bolivia eating what we called milanesa, however, the website lists the same food as silpanchu. Is it just called by a different name in a …

What is Bolivia's national food? 
What is the national food of bolivia?

I need a simple Bolivian recipe for a Spanish class of 40 
I need a recipe for my spanish class that is from bolivia, the dish has to have history and has to be authentic but i have to make 40 so something really …

Recipe for Christmas Donuts (Bunuelos de Navidad)  
Does anyone have the recipe for Christmas Donuts? (Bunuelos de Navidad) Thank you !

Changa de pollo o de conejo 
How do you make this dish?

I Found Sour Cream in Santa Cruz, Bolivia! 
When you live overseas the most trivial things can make you so, so happy! There is always something that you miss about "the home country" that you just …

Chicken Recipe - Milanesa 
It had chicken that had to be pounded/flattened and had some seasonings and/or breading on the outside? If you know the name of the dish that would be …

Green Chili Sauce for Saltenas 
Does anyone have a recipe for the green chili sauce that is served with salteñas?

Chicha morada 
I saw the chicha morada recipe here; shouldn't it contain something like cal calcium hydroxide in order to bring out the nutrients. That same …

Does bolivian food contain nuts? 
I will be travelling around Bolivia and want to avoid anything with nuts in it as I have a nut allergy.

Food expenses in Bolivia? 
What are food expenses in Bolivia?

Which cut of meat for silpanchos? 
We have a Bolivian exchange student this year and he wants to make us silpanchos. Can anyone give me an idea of what cut of meat I should buy for this …

keperi 
There is a bolivian recipe here in providence and the best meat I ever tried was a dish they called keperi, not sure of the spelling, but can't figure …

Dried peaches in breakfast food...what is it? 
When we were in Santa Cruz, at breakfast one day we were served a dish that had dried peaches. We cannot remember the name of the dish or any other ingredients. …

Flor de Jamaica Jam 
A month or so ago I went to a “Feria” (in this context a fayre, or show) of produce from the valleys to the west of Santa Cruz. A lot of the exhibits …

Looking for Bolivian food for my wedding 
My husband is from cochabamba and he hasn't been back in 12 years. I am tejana and I am not sure about bolivian food. We have been married for 7 years …

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Maracuya Cheesecake 
I'd been craving cheesecake. I am not sure what they make cheesecakes of here, but they never taste quite right to me. This might be because they don't …

how do you make bolivian smores? 
how do you make bolivian smores?

Tamarillo Cranberry Chutney 
Tamarillo is a small, tangy fruit that grows in the Bolivian highlands, although it can also be grown in the tropical lowlands. The tamarillo is known …

Recipe for biscochos that are not the mexican wedding cake 
HI I am wondering if anyone has a recipe for Biscochos, these are not the Mexican wedding cookie they are kind of like a biscuit for coffee. thank you …

Looking for recipe: Mayonaisa 
I would love the recipe for Mayonaisa, a bolivian potato salad, as I recall it. Thanks

Quinoa Chocolate Cake 
The idea for a quinoa-based recipe came from press articles our webmaster had seen reporting the decline in domestic consumption of quinoa in Bolivia. …

Servings of Rice Pudding 
How many servings does the rice pudding recipe make?

frying bananas 
I bought some plantains and cut them lengthwise and fried them in oil. They came out dry. They didn't burn and they weren't crispy, just dry inside. They …

american products in santa cruz? 
are there many american products in the grocery stores in bolivia, specifically santa cruz? products such as cream cheese, canned soups, pudding (instant …

Salteña recipe - Number of servings? 
How many servings does the saltena recipe serve?

do you have a recipe for buñuelos? 
Is there a recipe for buñuelos?

how to make llajua? 
I believe you use 2 jalopeno peppers, 2 tomatos, some parsley, and the mix it all up in a blender. It tastes really good used as a dip. Does anyone …

Mate y Terere 
Where can YERBA (hierba) be purchased in Santa Cruz?

pastel de api 
looking for a recipe for the cheese empanada with powdered sugar on top that is eaten in the morning the api...

Need receta 
need receta for chicharon de chancho cerdo as made in Oruro

Recipes in BOLIVIA  
HI MY Rasha and im doin a spanish project on Bolivia and i need to make food from the country and im looking for the picture of the food and its reciepes …

Empanadas Tucumanas – Deep Fried Beef Stew Empanadas 
Empanadas Tucumanas are thought to have originated in Argentina. Some say a woman who moved from Argentina brought the recipe with her when she moved to …

Humintas a la Olla - Boiled Corn Tamales 
In Bolivia there are two ways to make humintas, boiled or baked. You'll find the recipe for Baked Humintas (Humintas al Horno) here. Humintas are very …

Zonzo - Grilled Mashed Yucca with Cheese 
Zonzo is prepared two different ways in Bolivia, either oven baked or open-grilled, and is typical to Eastern Bolivia, especially the department of Santa …

sour cream 
Does anyone know where I can find sour cream (perhaps in a grocery store) in Santa Cruz? Not the homemade kind either - I have been looking all over for …

Escabeche de Verduras - Bolivian Pickled Vegetables 
You’ll need: 1 pound carrots ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound small onions ½ pound red locotos (hot peppers) ½ pound green locotos 1 pound string beans …

Baked goods? 
We are having a cultural fair at our school complete with stands to sell foods from various cultures. Our class is focusing on Bolivia and we need to sell …

Porotos 
Where would I buy porotos in southern CA? Or order them on the internet? Mary Sedmak

sandwich de chola 
i need a recipe for my homework

Bolivia Drink Recipe (non-alcohol please) 
Hi I'm in 6th grade and i need an easy Bolivian drink recipe for my class of 100 people please help!!!

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Recipe for Chanka 
My 6th grade daughter has to prepare a dish from Bolivia. She has chosen to prepare Changa (chanka). Please inform me of how to prepare this dish. Thanks. …

Saltenas Pacenas and Sucrenses (A Bolivian Empanada) 
These Salteñas are from La Paz and Sucre. You’ll need for the filling: (It must be prepared the night before) 1 1/2 lbs. top round steak cut in 1/2 inch …

Cocadas (Coconut Candy) 
Cocadas are from Tarija. You’ll need: (for 2 dozen candies) 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut 3/4 cup condensed milk 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon almond essence …

Sopa de mani (Peanut Soup) 
Sopa de Maní is from Cochabamba. You'll need: 1 Tablespoon peanut oil 1 large onion, cut into a dice 2 carrots, cut into thick rounds 1/2 cup green …

Picante de Pollo (Spicy chicken) 
Picante de Pollo is from Cochabamba. You'll need: 3 pounds chicken, divided into parts ¼ cup ají (or ground cayenne pepper) 2 cups of white onion, …

where to find saltenas in california 
Hi. Anyone know where I can order Saltenas? There used to be a restaurant in orange county, ca, but I cannot seem to locate it. I want to mail order. I …

Saltenas in Canada! 
Dear BoliviaBella, I recently posted a bit of my saltena-making adventures in Canada, and you replied that you might soon need photo confirmation. Well, …

Rita's Bolivian Beef and Cheese Empanadas 
I made the cheese empanadas at my Aunt Rita's house and she said they were just like the ones she had growing up in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She also gave …

fried llama 
Dear Readers: I'm sure this recipe submission was meant as a joke. However, I should let you know that all recipe submissions are MANUALLY APPROVED by …

saltena recipe 
For the dough (masa): 1 pound of flour 1/2 pound of shortening 2 tablespoons of sugar 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 tsp. salt dissolved 2 tablespoon …

bolivian chocolate dipped strawberries 
6 ounces of semi sweet white chocolate container of strawberries 2 cups of shredded coconut 1.melt the chocolate in a bowl 2.add the coconut shreds …

Cunape (Cheese Bread Balls) 
In English and in Spanish (below). I've tried this so many times and it works! It's also tasty too. Here's the recipe in both languages: Begin by preheating …

Bolivian Majao 
This recipe serves 8 1 pound of charque (beef) (see note below) 2 cups of rice 1 large red onion, chopped fine 1 large tomato, diced 2 teaspoons …

Bolivian Silpanchos 
SILPANCHO: 2 pounds beef cut VERY thin (your butcher can do this for you) (should be about 6 large, thin slices) 6 large potatoes 6 eggs 2 cups …

Bizarre Bolivian Food Video 3 of 3 
In Part 3 Minnesotan chef Andrew Zimmern travels to tropical Santa Cruz in Eastern Bolivia to try homemade armadillo and wild boar on the rivershores …

Bizarre Bolivian Food Video 2 of 3 
In Part 2 of Bizarre Foods Bolivia with Andrew Zimmern, visit the Witch's Market in La Paz to learn about Bolivian folk remedies, see what a local "yatiri" …

Bizarre Bolivian Food Video 1 of 3 
In this episode of Bizarre Foods, chef and writer Andrew Zimmern visits Bolivia and is taken aback by some of the ingredients used in Bolivian food and …

Quinoa is One of the Most Nutritious Foods in the World 
The tiny seeds of the quinoa plant are the stuff of nutritionists' dreams, sending demand soaring in the developed world. Gram-for-gram, quinoa is one …

Need this recipe: chicken with noodles and egg? 
I have a friend whose grandmother makes a dish when he goes down to Bolivia to visit. It has chicken in it, with noodles and then an egg is cracked into …

Bolivian Food: What is Jonchi and Tahuari? 
Does anyone know what means jonchi and tahuari? They are suppose to be Bolivian food. Thanks

Traditional Bolivian Christmas Recipes: Cola de Mono (Eggnog) 
Cola de Mono is a traditional Christmas drink in Bolivia, similar to eggnog in that is has a thick, sweet texture. However, while the primary ingredient …

Traditional Bolivian Christmas Recipes: Buñuelos (Deep Fried Sweetbread) 
Buñuelos are a soft doughy sweetbread that is deep fried, in the same way doughnuts are made, with a similar flavor but a slightly more chewy texture, …

Traditional Bolivian Christmas Recipes: Lechón al Horno (Pork Roast) 
Lechón al Horno (Pork Roast) is one of the Bolivian recipes that have become a Christmas tradition in this country. Suckling pig is typically used for …

Need a recipe / necesito una receta: papas rellenas 
Does anyone have a good recipe for papas rellenas made with egg? Alguien tiene una buena receta de papas rellenos con huevo?

Guava Jam - Mermelada de Guayaba 
I usually wait all year to make guava jam because guavas (known as guayabas, here in Bolivia) are only available seasonally and for a very short time. …

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i need a Bolivian recipe for a Spanish class of 30 
I need a Bolivian recipe for a Spanish class of 30

Bolivian Food and Recipes: Repollo Relleno - Stuffed Cabbage 
Stuffed cabbage is quite popular in Bolivia, although probably an imported recipe which has been adapted to the Bolivian palate. This recipe makes 6-8 …

Ultimate egg sandwich with a Bolivian touch! 
If you're tired of the same boring fried or scrambled egg breakfast, here's something tasty to try. Ingredients are for one. Ingredients 1-2 eggs …

Looking for recipes for two Bolivian breads: lunas and marraquetas 
2-Apr-2012 Can anyone provide me with the recipes for marraquetas and lunas? These are two traditional Bolivian breads. To respond please click on …

Easter Food in Bolivia: 12 Meals for the 12 Apostles 
During the week of Easter in Bolivia the culinary arts and religion come together to celebrate this Christian festivity with an unusual tradition: 12 …

Hay alguien quién tenga una receta for puerco asado Boliviano?  
Hay alguien quién tenga una receta for puerco asado Boliviano? Se prepara de varios tipos de pimientos que resulta en una salsa rojoa. Está asado con patatas, …

Looking for a Bolivian cheese recipe 
Can anyone help with this? I cant find recipes or any of the cultures needed for this kind of cheese. I can make a simple queso fresco - but this does …

I found pecans in Bolivia! 
If you're American and living in Bolivia and you are accustomed to celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and every day in between with pecan pie, as …

Why or when do bolivian people eat aji de lengua 
Why do or when do Bolivian people eat aji de lengua? In response: Aji de lengua is a very common or popular dish eaten all over Bolivia. It's spicy …

Recipe – Tree tomatoes in syrup 
Bella and I tasted tree tomatoes in a delicious jam a few months back. On a trip to the supermarket soon after I was really pleased to find that tree …

Sango recipe 
Does anyone have the recipe for Sango?

Bolivian Cuisine 
Bolivian cuisine is gaining in popularity and not just in Bolivia. As more Bolivians move overseas, and more travelers visit Bolivia, typical Bolivian …

Pique Macho Recipe 
Pique Macho (or Pique a lo Macho) is actually incredibly easy to cook but, ladies, it will win you big points with the man in your life (if that kind …

im looking for recipe on stuffed avocados 
Looking for a recipe for stuffed avocados

Rice for Rice Pudding 
what kind of rice do you use when making Bolivian rice pudding ?

Bolivian Rice (One of our family staple meals) 
This rice dish is one of my families favorites 1 lb low fat ground beef 1 chopped onion 1 chopped Roma tomato 1 cup long grain rice 1 T cooking …

Bolivian Guiso de Carne (Receta de Tio Miguel) 
This should come out somewhere between a soup and a stew and of course there are multiple variations of this recipe. I've seen recipes with oregano or …

Pastel de hojas 
Does anybody has recipe for PASTEL DE HOJAS

What is served for dia de la amistad ? 
What is served for dia de la amistad? If you accessed this article from our August 2011 issue of Bella News, return to reading the issue here .

Homemade CHAI TEA for sale in Santa Cruz, Bolivia!! 
Hello Everyone, I want to take this opportunity to tell all of you living in Santa Cruz that I make and sell a homemade mix of Chai Tea. For any of you …

Asparagus Torte?? Torta?  
A distant friend of mine from Bolivia used to make what she called a "Torta/torte"?? it was with white bread, olives, chicken meat and asparagus with home …

sobre la "chicha" 
Compré en un mercado un polvo anaranjado para la preparación de la Chicha (según me dijeron) y no encuentro la receta. Por favor, si alguien sabe como …

Saltena Recipe Clarification 
To prepare the dough for the Saltena you mention to mix the flour, sugar, shortening, eggs, and yellow chili pepper in a blender. When the dough starts …

I have a question about a recipe that you don't have listed.... 
I grew up in Bolivia since my parents were missionaries. This dish was my absolute favorite, but I don't see it mentioned anywhere. I might have just missed …

beef plates 
beef plate recipe

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saltena santa cruz recipe 
does anybody have the salteña recipe that salteña santa cruz makes. the chicken stew ones,they are the best! id love to have that recipe, the dough and …

Bolivian Quinoa Grain and Fruit Cereal 
You can make delicious Bolivian cereal with one of the world's healthiest grains (quinoa) in just a few steps. Bolivia is now exporting quinoa to numerous …

Quien Sirve Comidas Bolivianas en Florida? 
vivo en Stuart florida, donde puedo comprar saltenas y otras comidas Bolivianas chef.bern@yahoo.com

Salsa de Albahaca - Basilic Sauce 
Albahaca is basil. In Bolivia we use basilic sauce mostly on hot dogs and hamburgers and less so on salads! Here's what you'll need: 1 cup of plain …

Salsa Cruda - Bolivian Pico de Gallo Recipe 
You’ll need: ½ cup onion, sliced ½ cup tomato, peeled and finely chopped 1 locoto (chili pepper) 1 teaspoon fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon …

Salsa Golf - Bolivian Salad Dressing 
You’ll need: ½ cup (or 1 can) of Ketchup (or any tomato sauce with no salt) 1 cup (or ½ pack) of Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice How to prepare: …

Salsa Vinagreta - Vinagrette Dressing 
You’ll need: 6 teaspoon oil ( olive oil or any other) 2 teaspoon wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be used, too) Salt Black pepper How to …

Salsa Citrica - Bolivian Citrus Sauce 
You’ll need: 4 Mandarin Oranges, juiced 1/2 lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon powder 1 clove Garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste …

Ensalada de Cochayuyo - Titicaca Seaweed Salad 
You’ll need: 1 pack of dried or fresh Cochayuyo (a weed native from Lake Titicaca) 1 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup apple …

Ensalada de Manzana - Bolivian Apple Salad 
You'll need: 2 cups green apple, diced 1 cup celery, chopped (discard the leaves) 1 teaspoon lemon juice Mayonnaise, as needed How to prepare: …

Achojcha Rellena - Bolivian Stuffed Caigua 
You'll need: 6 caigua (this recipe works with okra too) 1 chicken breast, 1 carrot, cooked and chopped in small pieces For the dressing: 2 tomatoes …

Ensalada de Zanahoria y Lechuga - Bolivian Lettuce and Carrot Salad 
You’ll need: 3 carrots 1 1/2 cup lettuce, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice Olive oil, to taste Salt, as needed 1 cup tomato, sliced 1/2 onion, …

Ensalada de Porotos - Bolivian Bean Salad 
You'll need: 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 scant teaspoon celery salt 1/2 extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 red wine vinegar or substitute cider vinegar …

Ensalada de Pepino - Bolivian Cucumber Salad 
You’ll need: 3 large cucumbers, peeled, diced (or thinly sliced, if you prefer) 1 cup white vinegar (optional) 1 teaspoon salt Cheese as needed, …

Ensalada de Palta - Bolivian Avocado Salad 
You’ll need: 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice, if desired 1 tomato, chopped 1 Avocado, peeled, pitted and diced How …

Ensalada de Coliflor - Bolivian Cauliflower Salad 
You’ll need: 2 cauliflower heads 2 teaspoons salt Pepper, as needed 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon of oil Optional: You can add tomatoes, …

Ensalada de Palmito - Bolivian Hearts of Palm Salad 
You’ll need: 2 cans of palm hearts lemon oil salt Optional: You can also add corn and sliced, if desired. How to prepare: Drain the cans …

Bolivian Baked Stuffed Zucchini 
This is one of my favorite ways to eat zucchini. It's very tasty and easy to make. You'll probably have no problem getting kids to eat their vegetables …

Bolivian Corn and Honey Mustard Salad 
For this recipe you'll need large kernel white corn. If you have trouble finding this type of corn outside of Bolivia, you can substitute with hominy. …

Bolivian Rice and Tuna Salad 
This salad, although it's made with rice, is actually served cold and it's really tasty! It takes almost no time to make and is very healthy too. It makes …

Bolivian Red Bell Pepper Salad 
This salad is very easy to make and is filled with nutrition and vitamins. It takes just 10-15 minutes to prepare. Because it also contains beets, it's …

Chanka de Pollo (Bolivian Chicken Soup with a Touch of Incan Legend) 
Hi everyone. Chanka is a nice strongly flavored chicken soup with potatoes, beans, and green onions. It's a great dinner for a cold night. Below the recipe, …

Manjablanco (Caramelized Milk Spread) 
Manjablanco is from Santa Cruz. You’ll need: ½ cup rice 9 cups whole milk 1 cinnamon stick 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, so that milk is not cut 2 cups …

Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet) 
Helado de Canela is from Cochabamba. You’ll need. (for 8 portions) 5 cups water 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 spoonfuls cold water …

Mocochinchi (Dried Peach Juice) 
You’ll need: 1 pound dehydrated whole peaches (never use sweetened ones) 2 sticks of cinnamon 3 coups of water Sugar as needed (for the caramel and …

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Refresco de Linaza (Raw Flax Seed Juice) 
You’ll need: 2 Liters of Water 1/2 cup of whole flax seed (flakes if you prefer) Sugar to taste How to prepare: Place one or two cups of the water …

Locro de Gallina (Thick Rice & Chicken Soup with Vegetables) 
Locro de Gallina is from Santa Cruz. You’ll need: 2 lbs/1kg squash, pumpkin or sweet potato peeled and cut into 1 in/2.5 cm chunks (optional) 1/2 cup …

Saice (Spicy meat) 
Saice is from Tarija. You’ll need: 1 pound beef (from the hip area) ½ cup oil 1 cup green peas, peeled 2 cups white onion, finely chopped 1 cup …

Majao (Rice with Jerked Beef) 
You’ll need: (for 4 portions) Majao is from Santa Cruz. 5 cups water 1/2 pound charque (dried and salty jerked beef) 1 cup rice 1/2 cup onion , thinly …

Fricase (Spicy Pork stew) 
Fricase is from La Paz. You'll need: (For 8 portions) 2 spoonfuls oil 2.2 pounds pork meat, preferable ribs, cut into 16 pieces 1 cup white onion, …

Llajua 
This is Chef Noly's recipe for llajua, a spicy tomato-based hot sauce Bolivians use on almost everything! Chef Noly contributed this recipe to BoliviaBella.com …

what is quinoa 
Author: Kenh Jones Quinoa has been enjoyed in its home country of South America for over 3000 years. It is still grown mainly in Bolivia and Ecuador …

papas a la huancaina potatoes in creamy peanut sauce 
PAPAS A LA HUANCAINA (POTATOES IN CREAMY PEANUT SAUCE) The peanuts provide the protein you would otherwise get from meat, as does the egg. Take a look: …

Bolivian Recipes 
Just wanted to mention that one of the books advertised on your site "Sabor Andino" by M. Dupleich is a great investment if you'd like to learn Bolivian …

Pastel de Quinua - Quinoa Quiche 
Para 5 porciones / Makes 5 portions INGREDIENTES / INGREDIENTS 300g quinua en grano / 300 grams quinoa grains 100g queso rallado / 100 grams shredded …

Bolivian Arroz con Queso 
2 cups of rice (short grain rice or pearl rice work well) 1 ½ cups shredded kolla cheese (see note below) 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. minced red onion …

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