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Maiz tostado or South American cancha corn nuts
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Maiz tostado or South American cancha corn nuts

Maiz tostado is a snack of toasted South American cancha or chulpe corn kernels cooked with oil and salted to taste. The corn kernels pop and toast in a hot skillet until golden and crisp, yielding a crunchy texture with a slightly nutty flavor. The partial covering during cooking keeps the kernels contained while allowing moisture to escape for crisping.

Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: South American, American, Peruvian, Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups South American tostado cancha or chulpe corn, dried
  • 1-2 tablespoons of oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a frying pan.
  2. Add the corn and start stirring the corn when it starts to pop.
  3. Cover partially with a lid to keep the corn from jumping out of the pan.
  4. Stir and cook until the corn is toasted and golden.
  5. Place the toasted corn on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  6. Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve.