/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:
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/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: