Canchita, the Un-popped Popcorn of Peru

Name: Canchita, the Un-popped Popcorn of Peru
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H12M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H17M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: peruvian
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups); 1 to 2 cups canchita corn (also known as chulpe); Salt

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Level: Easy
Total: 17 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 17 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups)

1 to 2 cups canchita corn (also known as chulpe)

Salt

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the chulpe corn, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Once you hear the kernels pop (like popcorn), shake the pot vigorously to prevent the kernels on the bottom from burning. Once the popping slows, after about 6 to 8 minutes, drain the canchita on a platter lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Season with salt while the corn is still warm and serve with ceviche.