Dissected meat. (Call it, jerkey. Charqui. Or Chalqui. Beef, equine. Lamb. ) Meat seasoned, crushed and dried in the Sun, which is used for the carriers, workers, climbers and backpackers. and travelers. Since it is light and does not decompose, you can eat also roasted, or shredded in a rich stew, or melting pot. (In soup with onion, and egg )