Cancha salada

Cancha salada is a traditional snack. It's prepared by roasting maiz chulpe, a unique corn variety, in oil or butter, then seasoning the kernels with salt. This popular snack was consumed by ancient cultures, and nowadays it's often sold by street vendors or served in cebicherias as an accompaniment to alcoholic beverages. Cancha salada is typically prepared in a clay or metal pot.