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Bandera de Perú

/chan-fai-NI-ta/

A hearty Peruvian stew made of beef lung, potatoes, and chili peppers, slow-cooked and served in market eateries and picanterías. Pure working-class comfort food — filling, flavorful, and completely unpretentious.

Example

"The chanfainita at the Surquillo market is incredible."

"One good bowl of chanfainita and hunger disappears completely."

Regional synonyms:

Cobarde, miedoso, que no se atreve a enfrentar las situaciones. Un cagón siempre tiene excusa para no actuar.