Cereal
cancha serrana (Peruvian toasted corn)
Dried chulpe corn kernels toasted or fried until crunchy without popping like popcorn. A classic Peruvian snack and side served with ceviche and as a salty nibble.
Who it fits
Low-FODMAPVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free
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What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Sweetness2
Saltiness4
Umami2
Bitterness1
Richness3
Texture
Crispiness9
Chewiness1
Pairs with
limesea saltred onionfresh cilantroají limo (Peruvian fresh chile)fresh corvina (white fish)
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