In the Andean populations of Ecuador, the raising and consumption of the roasted guinea pig is part of the gastronomy. In Gualaceo, offering this appetizing dish is a symbol of category, of good service.
The unmistakable aroma of the roasted guinea pig that evaporates with the smoke of the improvised grills that invade the lateral side of Mercado 25 de Junio, located in Cuenca and Vicente Peña streets, is pleasant.
There are 15 women, located in five positions, prepared in an artisan way (in a stick they insert the animal and turn it over in the breaststroke) the exquisite and striking roasted guinea pig. Little by little the animal changes color, from white to yellow and brown, until the leather is crispy. They serve it with llapingachos and mote. Clients are sucking their fingers.
There you can also taste broiler chickens. Costs range from USD 10. Attention is from 07:00 to 22:00, every day.
