Peru
Caigua
A hollow Andean vegetable stuffed or sliced into Peruvian soups, stir-fries and salads.
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Junín, Peru
Maca
Andean superfood root grown above 4,000m in Junín. Known for energy, stamina, and adaptogenic properties.
Peru
Mashua
A peppery Andean tuber traditionally cooked in highland communities and markets.
Peru
Oca
A colorful Andean tuber with a lightly sweet flavor, eaten fresh, dried or cooked in highland kitchens.
Peru
Olluco
A glossy Andean tuber sliced into olluquito stews and sold in Peruvian markets.
Peru
Pastel de Ahipa
A layered Peruvian casserole of ahipa, cheese and milk, baked until golden. An Andean comfort dish with a slightly sweet root vegetable.
Arequipa, Peru
Rocoto Relleno
Arequipa's signature: rocoto peppers stuffed with ground meat, vegetables, and spices, baked with a creamy cheese sauce.
Peru
Yacón
A crisp, juicy Andean root eaten fresh for its honeyed flavor and marketed as a traditional crop.