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/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "KOO" (as in "cool") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

A skewer of marinated, grilled beef heart that's a Peruvian tradition. Anticuchos are eaten on the street with potato and ají sauce, and they're gastronomic heritage.

Examples

The anticuchos from the cart on the corner are spectacular.

You can't go to Lima without trying anticuchos.

Regional synonyms

A fermented corn drink with centuries of history in the Andes, one of the most important cultural symbols of the region. Chicha is not just a beverage: it has been offered at rituals, harvests, and festivals for thousands of years across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and its recipe varies by region and occasion.