Fricasé
Bolivian Cuisine

Fricasé

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15 reviews
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Sophia
· Jun 19, 2023
5/5

Pairing Fricasé correctly — a note on cola morada

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Fricasé. I ordered it with cola morada and the simple and honest elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. llajua chilli salsa in particular became more prominent in a good way. Bolivia preserves some of the most ancient A…

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Stefan
· May 21, 2023
5/5

Spice level warning — Fricasé is not what I expected

I underestimated Fricasé. The hearty and filling description didn't prepare me for the reality. ají amarillo brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Bolivia preserves some of the most ancient Andean food…

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Sebastian
· Nov 28, 2023
5/5

First time trying Fricasé — completely converted

I had never tried Fricasé before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The earthy from Andean ingredients taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. chuño freeze-dried potato is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a t…

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Fatima
· Nov 20, 2023
5/5

The Fricasé I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Fricasé and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the subtly spiced was right, ají amarillo was handled the way it should be. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. Growing up it …

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Stefan
· Apr 06, 2024
5/5

Honest verdict on Fricasé — good but not exceptional

Fricasé here was solidly made — hearty and filling without anything to complain about. llajua chilli salsa was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. The a trad…

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