Sangrecita Mousse! Sangrecita is cooked and crumbled animal blood, usually from chicken, and is a traditional dish in Peru. It’s packed with iron, making it an important food for preventing anemia, especially in children and mothers.
People typically cook sangrecita with onions, garlic, and spices, then serve it with rice, potatoes, or in dishes like mousse or spreads to make it easier to eat. I made and tried sangrecita mousse with both banana and mango, preparing it for mothers and children to show that iron-rich foods— which are also very affordable—can be made in quick, healthy, and tasty ways!
While it might sound unusual to some, sangrecita is a highly nutritious and accessible way to get the iron the body needs to stay strong and healthy!
At first, I was hesitant to try it—the idea of eating animal blood was completely new to me. When I finally did, however, I was pleasantly surprised! You couldn’t taste the sangrecita at all—it truly just tasted like chocolate pudding mixed with the fruit I added!
