Bolivian Recipes

Bolivian cuisine reflects the country's dramatic geographic contrasts, from the Andean altiplano above 12,000 feet to tropical lowlands. Salteñas (juicy baked empanadas eaten as a morning snack), silpancho (breaded meat with rice, potatoes, and egg), and pique macho (a massive meat and fries platter) are nationally beloved. Potatoes, quinoa, chuño, and corn form the highland diet, while yuca and tropical fruits prevail in the east. Indigenous Aymara and Quechua traditions anchor the cuisine.