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BOLIVIA





Map of Bolivia
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LOCATION:
Central South America, southwest of Brazil

CAPITAL CITY:
La Paz

POPULATION:
9,775,246 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Spanish (official) 60.7%, Quechua (official) 21.2%, Aymara (official) 14.6%, foreign languages 2.4%, other 1.2% (2001 census)

WEBSITE:
www.boliviaweb.com

Recipes From Bolivia



Bolivian cuisine is a combination of indigenous and Spanish cuisines. Corn, rice, and potatoes are staples in Bolivia. In the high sierra, where corn does not grow well, the native Americans of Bolivia still cultivate close to 30 varieties of potato. Fish, caught in Lake Titicaca, and meat are consumed in spicy-hot dishes, and vegetables and savory and spicy sauces add great variety to Bolivian cuisine.
Picante de Pollo (Spicy Chicken)

Picante de Pollo (Spicy Chicken)

This is a delicious traditional recipe that is easy to prepare. The locoto chile pepper is extremely hot; if you prefer a less fiery result, use a milder variety of chile pepper or just a pinch of locoto pepper, and you can reduce the amount of cayenne. This dish is traditionally served with boiled potatoes.
Find this recipie on Page 12 of Kitchens of the World
Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet)

Helado de Canela (Cinnamon Sorbet)

Helado de canela is a popular Bolivian dessert. This light and refreshing sorbet can be served with ice cream or on its own. Either way, it is delicious and aromatic with the sweet-spicy flavor of cinnamon.
Find this recipie on Page 13 of Kitchens of the World