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/Sounds like "chahn" (as in "chat") + "fye" + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A hearty Peruvian stew made from beef lung, potatoes, and chili peppers, slow-cooked to a deep, intense flavor. A staple of market eateries and picanterías across Peru: pure working-class comfort food, filling, flavorful, and completely unpretentious.

Examples

The chanfainita at the Surquillo market is one of the most popular dishes.

One good pot of chanfainita feeds the whole family.

Regional synonyms

In Mexican popular speech, someone with a big, round belly. Estar timbón means sporting a noticeable gut, whether from being overweight, overeating, or too many beers.