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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Boiled Corn with Cheese

How to order / say it
Say it Choclo con Queso — [CHO-kloh cone KEH-soh]
Order I'd like the choclo con queso, please.
Locally Quisiera el choclo con queso, por favor.
Say locally

Simple Andean dish of large-kernel corn with fresh cheese

Why try it?

Choclo con queso is a humble yet authentic representation of Andean agriculture and local fare, often enjoyed in both urban and rural settings of Cusco.

How it tastes

The sweet, plump kernels of choclo contrast beautifully with the salty, creamy cheese. Commonly eaten as a snack or a side, it offers a satisfying, rustic flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1300

Corn has been a staple of the Andean diet for thousands of years. Choclo con queso became popular as farmers would eat this combination in the fields, providing nutrition and energy.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 2 ears choclo (large-kernel corn)
  • 🥛 100 g fresh cheese
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2 Add choclo and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  3. 3 Remove from water and serve hot with slices of fresh cheese.

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