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Daily Archive for May 21st, 2008

Frijol colado (Strained beans)

Posted in Desserts & Bakery, Vegetables & Legumes on May 21st, 2008

The frijol colado is a very popular peruvian dessert originary from Chincha, one of the main cities in Ica, a region in the south of Lima - do you remember the carapulcra and the sopa seca? yes, all comes from the same place. You and your kids will enjoy this delicious recipe for 6 people.

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Chancaca

Posted in Special ingredients on May 21st, 2008

The chancaca is known in english as molasses; it’s a tablet made with the honey obtained from sugar cane. It’s use to sweeten some meals and desserts. It’s called papelón or panela in other south american countries. It’s selled in “balls”.

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