Bolivian Spanish word
el pique macho
Meaning: heaped beef-and-potato plate for the brave
How it is used in Bolivia
Beef, sausage, fried potato, tomato, onion and locoto piled high, a Cochabamba invention whose 'macho' teases whoever dares the chili. Recipes vary house by house, which is exactly why '¿qué lleva?' is a real question here, and it's usually shared, not solo.
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