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Choclo, also referred to as Peruvian corn or Cuzco corn (after Cuzco, the capital city of the Inca empire), [1] is a large-kernel variety of field corn from the Andes. It is consumed in parts of Central America and South America, especially in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. Choclo may also refer to common corn in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Peruvian cuisine has transcended borders and is now recognized globally. Some of its most distinguishable dishes include aji amarillo peppers, huacatay herb, and Peruvian corn. In 2004, the Peruvian government launched the 'Gastronomy Project' to promote the country's culinary traditions and stimulate the growth of the restaurant industry.
Sancochado: Boiled beef with corn, sweet potato, carrots, cabbage, yucca, and potatoes. Sango de plátano verde: Made from black scallops and green bananas. Sarajuane: Mashed corn and peanut filled with pork, wrapped in bijao leaves. Saralawa: Soup of fresh corn, lima beans, dry aji Amarillo (yellow hot pepper), and huacatay (native herb).
Corn is a prebiotic food, which feeds good bacteria in the gut for a healthy microbiome. “In addition to being delicious, corn also provides heart-healthy potassium, folate, magnesium and B ...
Peru provides half of the world supply of quinoa. [4] Peruvian agriculture uses synthetic fertilizers rather than still-abundant guano due to infrastructure issues. Peruvian maize is not exportable due to large producer subsidies in Europe and the United States. Coffee is exportable, because little is grown in those countries.
Map of the Andean region of South America. Current agricultural practices of the Andean region of South America typically involve a synthesis of traditional Incan practices and modern techniques to deal with the unique terrain and climatic elements of the area.
Humitas en chala (in corn husks) In Argentina, humitas are prepared in two main ways: humita a la olla (in a pot) and humita en chala (in corn husks). For humita a la olla, the corn kernels are grated to create a smooth, creamy mixture, though some prefer to grind the kernels with modern machines. This process leaves behind the skins of the ...
This category contains articles related to the crops originating from Peru. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included. Higher taxa are included only if endemic. The categorisation scheme follows the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions.