Do Peruvians Eat Llamas?

In the Andean plateau, llama meat is usually preserved by drying it in the sun. To this day it is an important source of protein. You should also try it with olluco (a root vegetable), as charqui (jerky), or with rice, a nourishing daily classic.

What country eats llama?

A domesticated South American ruminant mammal directly related to the camel. The llama is primarily used in the Andes and in Peru as a pack animal or for meat.

What cultures eat llamas?

Many llamas and alpacas were sacrificed to the Gods every year by the Incan culture. The meat would then be distributed to the crowds. Llama meat is high in protein and low in cholesterol. The most common llama meat dishes are cazuela de llama and lomo de llama.