Ñachi or ñache is a food of

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people from

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, prepared with fresh animal blood and dressings. Blood of lamb or pig is preferred. The blood is mixed with

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, merken or chili, salt and

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. As soon as the blood coagulates, it is cut into cubes and served with bread.La receta de ñache
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