Peruvian pollada
 Homemade pollada | |
| Associated cuisine | Peru |
|---|---|
| Cooking time | |
| Main ingredients | chicken |
| Ingredients generally used | chiles, spices |
| Similar dishes | parrillada |
Pollada is a Peruvian chicken dish.[1] It is one of the most popular dishes in traditional Peruvian cuisine. It is a special dish because it is often prepared for fundraising events to help a particular need, such for charity or to pay for medical bills.
History
Pollada[2] is a dish that goes back many years and has been prepared for fundraisers for generations. It is believed that pollada was first prepared during Peru's periods of economic inflation, which forced Peruvians to live with overpriced food.
As inflation decreased quality of life, many Peruvians opted for this unique form of helping each other or themselves by selling pollada to meet their basic needs. Pollada events (or "chicken parties") are typically held with music and dancing, and the dish is bought with special pollada tickets.
In addition to its use in fundraising events, pollada is often prepared as an everyday household recipe.
Preparation
The preparation consists of marinating the chicken with chiles and spices, which is the key for achieving the desired flavor.
References
- ^ "Pollada peruana". Mi Cocina Peruana. MCP Internacional. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Peruvian pollada". MCP Food. Irvis Murillo. Retrieved 22 October 2016.