Caldo de cardán

Caldo de cardán is a Bolivian soup prepared with bull's penis as the key ingredient. The soup needs to be cooked for a very long time over low flames, but the results are magnificent, and locals consider it an aphrodisiac and a great hangover cure. The soup is enriched with ingredients such as beef, beef tendon, lamb ribs, chicken breasts, potatoes, rice, hard-boiled eggs, and Bolivian beef jerky. The resulting broth is sharp and opaque, accentuated with a hint of cream or llajua – a spicy sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers. Caldo de cardán is always served piping hot and it is especially popular on weekends, due to its long cooking time.