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Pique Macho

Name: Pique Macho
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bolivian
Ingredients: 700 g Beef sirloin (diced); 1.2 kg Potatoes (in batons); 300 g Frankfurters; 4 pieces Eggs; 2 pieces Onions; 3 pieces Tomatoes; 3 pieces Locoto or jalapeño; 1 piece Bell pepper; 2 tbsp Mustard; 100 g Mayonnaise; 100 g Ketchup; 1 l Oil for frying; To taste Salt and pepper

Pique Macho is a classic Bolivian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef sirloin (diced), Potatoes (in batons), Frankfurters, Eggs, Onions, Tomatoes, Locoto or jalapeño, Bell pepper, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Oil for frying and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Bolivian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Silpancho.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 30 minCook: 40 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Beef sirloin (diced)700 g
Potatoes (in batons)1.2 kg
Frankfurters300 g
Eggs4 pieces
Onions2 pieces
Tomatoes3 pieces
Locoto or jalapeño3 pieces
Bell pepper1 piece
Mustard2 tbsp
Mayonnaise100 g
Ketchup100 g
Oil for frying1 l
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Cut the potatoes into thick batons and soak them in cold water for twenty minutes.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Dry the potatoes and fry them twice: at 150 °C until soft, then at 190 °C until crisp.

Step 3

Sear the diced beef over a high flame in batches for two minutes each and set it aside.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Fry the sliced sausages until browned and add the onion and pepper for five minutes.

Step 5

Return the meat to the pan, add the tomatoes and mustard and warm it three minutes.

Step 6🍳 Fry

Fry the eggs with runny yolks and cut the locoto into thin rings.

Step 7

Pile the chips on a platter, top with the meat and vegetables, the eggs and the locoto rings, and drizzle with mayonnaise and ketchup.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pique Macho carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, beef sirloin (diced) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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