Big time! Peruvians consume an estimated 65 million guinea pigs each year.
Traditional Andean Cuisine: Guinea Pig
Known as cuy, these animals are protein, not pets
https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-andean-cuisine-guinea-pig-3029228
We just had a ‘Peruvian’ restaurant open here a couple of weeks back.
Note to self:
DO NOT ORDER THE ‘CUY SPECIAL’.............