Cuy al palo

Cuy al palo is a traditional dish consisting of guinea pig on a stick. The dish is enjoyed throughout the country, but it's especially popular in Cusco and Arequipa due to tourism. In addition to the guinea pigs, the ingredients for cuy al palo often include salt, pepper, oil, cumin, garlic, and huacatay (black mint or southern marigold). The guinea pig is marinated in the mixture of those ingredients, and it's then skewered and grilled over an open fire. The stick must be turned regularly so that the whole guinea pig becomes crispy and fully roasted. Once done, the guinea pig on a stick is often served with salsa or baked tomatoes.