Carapulcra

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Carapulcra
mirasol peppers, garlic, and clove

Carapulcra, or carapulca, is an ancient

mirasol peppers, garlic, and other spices like clove. In ancient times llama meat or alpaca meat would have been used, and some people still use these meats today.[1] It is usually eaten with rice, boiled potatoes or yuca.[2]

Name

Originally called carapulca,[3][4][5] this stew has spread and is widely known in Lima as carapulcra[6][7][8] (although this name is not accepted by the RAE). The name comes from the Aymara qala phurk'a, 'stew [made] on hot stones', and from the Quechua qalaphurka).[9][10]

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