"Speak friend", "Speak buddy", or "Speak pal" are words we use colloquially to refer to a friend, 'buddy', 'companion' or acquaintance that we come across on the street.
This term began to be heard on the streets of Lima in the 80s; however, it has a much longer origin, as it was not really elaborated to refer to friends.
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Incredibly, the typical dish that bears the same name does not mean the same thing itself, but is a derivative of the Quechua word 'kausaq' created in the Inca era.
With 'Kausaq' our ancestors referred to potatoes in general, which were even revered, as they were considered part of the deity 'Pachamama' and a source for 'the sustenance of life', so it was a pleasure to consume them.
And how did it come to food?
Causa rellena as we know it is a legacy of centuries past. Although there is no exact date for its creation, there are chronicles that date back to 1820.
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During this time, a group of courageous women supported men during the Liberating Expedition of Peru. Thus, they came up with the idea of raising funds to acquire tubers and make a delicacy out of them. From then on, the dish that reaches our tables went through multiple variations and textures, becoming one of the greatest representatives of Peruvian cuisine to the world.
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