Where did the cooking technique of curanto originate?

in Peru it is called Pachamanca - I miss it !

Clidge, I've seen photos of families standing or squatting around the pit. It's all food you can eat with your hands (mussels, potatoes, sausages, etc.). I imagine they let it cool down a bit before grabbing.

yummy foods makes Nice bonding

Anybody else having a hard time visualizing this meal eaten straight from a pit?