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Calories in dried potato stew (carapulcra)

A typical serving of dried potato stew (carapulcra) provides about 495 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.

Per serving · 1 soup bowl (300 g)

Calories
495kcal
Protein
27g
Carbs
63g
Fat
16.5g

Per 100 g

Calories165 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbs21 g
Fat5.5 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Fiber2.8 g
Sugars1.5 g
Sodium340 mg

Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.

An ancestral stew made with 'papa seca' (sun-dried potato), pork, ground peanuts, and various spices like ají panca.

Nutritional benefits

  • Rich in slow-release energy
  • Provides healthy fats from peanuts
  • Contains antioxidants from the panca chili

How to prepare it

  • 1.Toast the dried potato before hydrating for better flavor
  • 2.Cook over low heat so the potato absorbs the meat flavor
  • 3.Add the toasted and ground peanuts at the end

Lighter alternatives

Chicken Carapulcra
Lower in saturated fats than pork
Vegetarian Carapulcra
Uses dried mushrooms for umami flavor
Sopa seca
A noodle variant very popular in Chincha
Healthy tip

Monitor the amount of peanuts and choose lean pork cuts to reduce caloric density.

Frequently asked questions

What is papa seca?

It is boiled, peeled, and chopped potato left to dry in the sun until it becomes like small stones.

What does it taste like?

It has an earthy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor due to the peanuts.

Is it a spicy dish?

It is spiced but not extremely spicy.

Popular comparisons

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