Our best Bolivian recipes
Here you will find an overview of some of the most popular Bolivian dishes, including a list of ingredients and detailed preparation instructions. The recipes are illustrated with images and videos of the Bolivian dishes. Many of the ingredients can be found in our online store.
PEANUT SOUP
The Sopa de Maní, a typical Bolivian Sunday dish. It is a peanut soup with noodles, beef, fresh vegetables - garnished with delicious fries.
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CHICKEN SAJTA
The Sajta de Pollo is a typical dish, especially in the city of La Paz. On every occasion and special event, Sajta is served in every family.
QUINOA SALAD
A quickly prepared quinoa salad with tomato, mozzarella, and basil: a delicious appetizer.
PUCACAPAS
Pucacapas are a Bolivian empanada variation – filled with cheese, onions, chili, and herbs.
PACEÑO PLATE
The so-called Plato Paceño is traditionally prepared during the festivals in honor of the city of La Paz on July 16 and October 20. Those who wish can add a piece of beef to it.
PIQUE MACHO
Pique macho is a typical hearty Bolivian dish from the city of Cochabamba – easy and quick to prepare. Smaller portions are simply called Pique.
LLAJUA
Llajua (also: Llajwa or Llahua) is a spicy chili sauce that is essential in almost every meal in Bolivia. The main ingredients are Locoto, tomatoes, salt...
FRICASSEE
Fricasé is a typical Bolivian dish – very popular and on the menu of every Bolivian restaurant.
EMPANADAS WITH CHEESE
A simple recipe for Bolivian-style empanadas – with cheese filling.
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BUÑUELOS
Buñuelos are the perfect companion to Bolivian Api. A typical breakfast snack from Bolivia.
AJÍ DE PAPALISA
Ají de Papalisa is one of the most popular lunch dishes from Bolivia. The main ingredient is of course the Papalisa potatoes (also: Olluco, Melloco).
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THIMPU BOLIVIANO
Traditional Bolivian version of lamb meat with two types of potatoes (Chuños and salted potatoes). A very popular dish for the whole family at Easter.
API
Api is already consumed in Bolivia in the morning, mostly when it is very cold. The mixture of Api Morado and Api Blanco is very popular.
TUCUMANAS
Tucumanas are hearty and deep-fried Bolivian empanadas, stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, potatoes, bell peppers, and onions.
SWEET ALFAJORES
Alfajores are a popular South American pastry, consisting of two cookies typically filled with a cream made from Dulce de Leche and often decorated with coconut flakes.
TANTAWAWAS
Tantawawas: The bread that serves as a connection between the living and the dead and is baked for the Día de Todos los Santos.
BOLIVIAN SUCUMBÉ
Traditional winter cocktail with cinnamon and Singani for the San Juan festival.
COCADAS/COQUITAS
Cocadas with condensed milk are a traditional Bolivian dessert and are sold, among other places, at the Alasitas market,
LECHON AL HORNO
Baked pork ribs in white wine sauce. A delicious holiday meal made in Bolivia.
BOLIVIAN CINNAMON ICE CREAM
The most popular ice cream flavor in Bolivia is cinnamon ice cream: Helado de Canela. With an ice cream maker, it's easy to make it yourself.
COCADAS/COQUITAS
Cocadas with condensed milk are a traditional Bolivian dessert and are sold, among other places, at the Alasitas market,
