Comments on: Eating guinea pig in Ecuador

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:26:27 +0000

I just got back from Ecuador a couple of weeks ago. Cuy was actually much harder to find on a menu than I expected. Despite my best efforts I never did get a chance to try it. So disappointing! That was the only disappointing thing in Ecuador though. Such a gorgeous country with wonderful people. I'd go back anytime!

By: Xyz

Xyz — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:30:39 +0000

“the meat is a bit scarce”. That's probably going to be a problem to enjoy.

By: GP eater

GP eater — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:20:48 +0000

i m from ecuador and im not a indigenous but we don't eat hamsters only guinea pigs and the taste is rally good you have to try after talk

By: ohlamour

ohlamour — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:52:05 +0000

A friend happened to mention to me how ecuadorians eat hamsters and guinea pigs and I had to search it online, of course. GROSSSSSSS!! but then i guess if you're raised a certain way, eating lets say, cat or bugs you'd find it to be normal.

Would I try it? Hell no!!!!! not while i can go to my local supermarkent and buy something at the meat department. When we turn into some post apocalyptic world without jack shit to eat, then maybe.

By: ohlamour

ohlamour — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:52:05 +0000

Would I try it? Hell no!!!!! not while i can go to my local supermarkent and buy something at the meat department. When we turn into some post apocalyptic world without jack shit to eat, then maybe.

By: jon

jon — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:15:04 +0000

Still haven't worked up the nerve to try it here.. Thanks for the article!

http://savvyroundtheworld.wordpress.com/2010/07...

By: Pam Coté

Pam Coté — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:12:35 +0000

I am reading this with my 28 Spanish 3 students at Elk Grove High School and they are soooooooooo grossed out!!!! Well, not all!!! Some want to try it and others are repulsed! We are researching Ecuador and finding out some very interesting things! Thanks for the info.

By: Maje Palarca

Maje Palarca — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:10:18 +0000

If ever I'll get the chance to eat one, I would always be reminded of my furry & friendly hamsters I had before. Gosh, but I might take a bite if it's not served as a whole.

By: Anja

Anja — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:53:56 +0000

I tried it in Peru and even though I'm a very open-minded eater, I couldn't handle it, at all. Had a few bites and ordered chicken instead.

By: juliadimon

juliadimon — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:06:50 +0000

Guinea pig sure is a strange one