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, also known as Peruvian giant corn, is one of the most iconic and widely used varieties in Peru. Recognized for its massive, chewy white kernels, which are much larger than regular sweet corn. It has a mild, slightly starchy taste and a texture that is …

One of the four staples of Peruvian food is corn, or as the Incas called it choclo (choccllo). The term choclo refers to fresh ‘corn on the cob’ but is different in taste and appearance from the conventional western comfort food that people spread butter on or pop in the microwave.

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Dec 11, 2012 · Corn, or Choclo, as it’s called in Peru, is a main staple of our daily diet since thousands of years ago. We have more than 30 varieties, in every color and size imaginable, and all of them delicious, but the giant kernel corn from Cusco is one of the best.

Oct 16, 2013 · Made with boiled corn kernels, butter, cumin, and a squeeze of lime juice, choclito al comino also goes well with a number of dishes as a delicious side.

May 7, 2021 · Choclo is a corn variety cultivated in Peru since ancient times. The seeds are bigger than the ones from the sweet corn often consumed in the US or Europe and white to creamy in color. While Choclo is one of Peru's staple foods, it never really became popular outside the country.

Choclo is the Quechua word for corn or maize, and in various South American countries, particularly in the Andean region, it refers to a specific type of large-kernel corn. Choclo kernels are much larger than those of the typical sweet corn known in many parts of North America.

"Choclo con queso, a perfect and filling snack, consisting of a boiled Andean corn on the cob (the kernels are huge!) with aniseed, served with a chunk of fresh cheese at the side."

Jul 8, 2022 · Choclo, also referred to as Peruvian corn or Cuzco corn (after Cuzco, the capital city of the Inca empire), 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.