Cancha Serrana (Peruvian Oil-Roasted Corn Snack)
Cancha Serrana, or Peruvian Corn Nuts, is large-kernel corn that is soaked in water until it puffs and then fried to produce a crunchy and salty snack.
Suggested uses
Basic prep
Ready to eat. No preparation necessary.
Storage & handling
Store in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients
Corn, vegetable oil, salt.
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Cancha Serrana is made by soaking whole corn kernels in water for several days, making them puffy, floury and soft. They are then fried in oil to create a crunchy snack food that is extremely popular in South America, especially Peru, where it is commonly served alongside ceviche.
Classic recipe
Peruvian Ceviche
Peruvian ceviche is typically marinated in a blend of citrus juice, various aji chiles and red onion. This marinade is so intensely flavored it has a name of its own (leche de tigré, or “tiger’s milk”) and is frequently served as a hangover cure. This classic recipe uses our Peruvian Spice Blend to season a typical combination of fish, corn and sweet potatoes and is garnished in true Peruvian fashion with Cancha Serrana, oil-roasted heritage corn kernels.
