Market Stall · Spicy Pork Stew
Mondongo Chuquisaqueño
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Mondongo is the traditional dish of Sucre's September fiesta for the Virgen de Guadalupe, the city's patron saint, when families and markets cook it in huge batches.
Pork is slow-cooked in a deep red chili sauce until tender, traditionally served with hominy and potatoes and a glass of chicha. Sucre's market vendors sell bowls of it on weekends.
Why it's made this way: Mondongo is closely tied to Sucre's festive calendar and market traditions, and its ají colorado sauce sets it apart from La Paz's fricasé despite a similar pork base.
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