{"id":52048,"date":"2024-06-07T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/?p=52048"},"modified":"2025-05-13T15:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:05:41","slug":"canchitas-perus-simple-and-delicious-popcorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/canchitas-perus-simple-and-delicious-popcorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Peruvian Crunchy Popcorn (Canchitas)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Canchitas<\/em> Are a delicious, salty, crunchy popcorn from Peru, we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll fall in love with.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53306\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Canchitas<\/em> are one of my favorite snacks. I first tried them years ago at a Peruvian- Asian fusion restaurant, before I met R (my Peruvian partner and the other half of <a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SVC<\/a>). I had no idea it was something typical to Peruvian cuisine, I just knew I wanted more.\u00a0<br><br>I\u2019m a sucker for salty crunchy snacks, so it was inevitable that I would fall in love with <em>canchitas<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette-2);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);letter-spacing:7.5px;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);letter-spacing:2px;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette-2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id52048_520709-77 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette-1);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are <em>Canchitas<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Peru \u201c<em>cancha<\/em>\u201d means popcorn! In Spanish \u201c-<em>ita<\/em>\u201d is added to the end of a word to make it smaller and usually cuter too. It&#8217;s sort of an endearing way of naming something.\u00a0Hence, <em>CANCH<\/em> + <em>ITA<\/em> = cute lil&#8217; popcorn!<br><br><strong>Made from the Peruvian corn called <em>chulpi<\/em> (or <em>chulpe<\/em>), <em>canchitas<\/em> are usually found in Peruvian restaurants where they are served as a snack while you wait for your meal or garnished on a ceviche dish.<\/strong><br><br>They are a type of corn that doesn&#8217;t necessarily \u201cpop\u201d like the popcorn we are used to seeing\u2013 instead they puff-up, giving them their meaty center while still maintaining their crunchy outer shell. They are simple, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. <em>Canchitas<\/em> pair great while sharing a few drinks with friends and family or to complement a charcuterie board. You can serve them in individual shot glasses for guests or enjoy a bowl while watching your favorite tv shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bf<em>Chulpi<\/em>? What&#8217;s that?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fun word for a Peruvian corn that puffs up but won&#8217;t pop open. <strong><em>Chulpi<\/em> (or <em>chulpe<\/em>) is the corn before it is cooked (<em>see image below<\/em>), <em>canchita<\/em> is the cooked version of <em>chulpi<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8c2cbba7-ccd6-48cf-84e6-2a955e267b20-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to buy <em>chulpi<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve found it at Hispanic markets or large Asian markets with an international foods section, but it&#8217;s also available online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KubXLe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4e969239-60e5-450c-b33a-1f281be62e8d-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eMaQ6W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Peruvian corn kernels<\/a> (<em>chulpi<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cook <em>canchitas<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to making popcorn on the stove top, you&#8217;ll simple &#8220;pop&#8221; these in a little oil, making sure to continuously shake them. <strong>The most important note we have is to KEEP A LID ON IT! <\/strong>Seriously, these little corns pick up a lot of heat and start shooting out! Shake them with a lid on the pot. <br><em>Reference the images below<\/em> <em>(from left to right, top to bottom).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-1024x819.png\" alt=\"images of making Peruvian popcorn on stovetop\" class=\"wp-image-60531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-600x480.png 600w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-900x720.png 900w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks-1200x960.png 1200w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9-Blocks.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Peruvian canchitas perfectly cooked\" class=\"wp-image-53328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/94312be4-4e04-430b-9bff-bf31f1910312-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a lid<\/strong>: Keep the lid on until all the kernels have popped! They are very hot and can jump out and burn you- seriously, keep the lid on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adding oil and kernels<\/strong>: Add enough oil to fill a thin layer at the bottom of your pan. Then add enough Peruvian corn to fill the bottom without overcrowding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popping kernels<\/strong>: When the first kernels start to pop, hold onto the handle and lid and shake over the stove until all the kernels have popped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasoning<\/strong>: Experiment with different spices and seasonings. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4efArUG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tajin<\/a> is a fun salty chili lime seasoning to add!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pairing suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy these tasty crunchy treats as an appetizer to a <a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/delicious-vegan-peruvian-causa-how-to-make-this-refreshing-cold-potato-dish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Peruvian <em>Causa<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/vegan-lomo-saltado-perus-most-popular-dish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&#8220;<em>Lomo<\/em>&#8221; <em>Saltado<\/em><\/a>, or serve it with some <a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/peruvian-ceviche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Vegan Ceviche<\/a>! Wash it all down with a delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/peruvian-chicha-morada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Peruvian Purple Corn Drink<\/a>. They can also be enjoyed just as a delicious salty popcorn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other recipes you might enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/fried-kale-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Air-Fried Kale Chips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/peruvian-salsa-criolla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Peruvian <em>Salsa Criolla<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you&#8217;re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe &#8211;<\/em><br><em>thank you for being part of the journey with us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-235\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"235\" data-servings=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-columns---custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Image of canchitas, a Peruvian popcorn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/da78ad7d-b0ac-4994-a728-1adc09244da8-scaled-e1736342875606.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-columns---custom-name-stars-container\">\n\t<h1 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Peruvian Crunchy Popcorn (Canchitas)<\/h1>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-light-bold\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>A <\/em>delicious, salty, crunchy popcorn from Peru, we&#39;re sure you&#39;ll fall in love with.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Appetizer, Snack<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Hispanic, Latin America, Peruvian<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet-label\">Diet: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-suitablefordiet wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Gluten Free, Vegan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe, Vegan Tapas<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-235 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-uppercase\" data-recipe=\"235\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-uppercase\">142<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-uppercase\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/wprm_print\/peruvian-crunchy-popcorn-canchitas\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"235\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-columns---custom-main\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-columns---custom-left\">\n    <div id=\"recipe-235-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"235\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 pot&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">with lid<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-235-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-235-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"235\" data-servings=\"2\" style=\"--wprm-list-checkbox-size: 5px;--wprm-list-checkbox-border-color: #ffffff;\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2153&#032;cup&#032;Peruvian corn chulpi &#032;(enough to fill a layer at the bottom of the pan)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/somevegancouple.com\/staging\/recommends\/chulpi\/\" data-eafl-id=\"58057\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Peruvian corn <em>chulpi<\/em> <\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(enough to fill a layer at the bottom of the pan)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;Tbsp&#032;oil&#032;(or enough to thinly fill the bottom of the pan)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or enough to thinly fill the bottom of the pan)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tsp&#032;salt&#032;(or to taste)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or to taste)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-columns---custom-right\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-235-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-235-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"235\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #f29bb9;border-width: 2px;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a pot with a lid, add oil and <em>chulpi<\/em> corn kernels.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set the heat to medium &#8211; high and wait for the first kernels to start to pop.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Keep the lid on and shake the pot while holding the lid and the handle.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Be careful not to open the lid while they pop, they are very hot and can jump very far!<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After a few minutes you&#39;ll notice most of the kernels has popped. <\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Take them off the heat and serve them in a bowl with some napkins to absorb the excess oil. Be careful, some corn may still be popping!<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-235-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add salt to taste, give them a quick toss, and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">142<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1219<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>tag us<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/somevegancouple\/\"><strong> @somevegancouple<\/strong><\/a><strong> on Instagram! We&#8217;d love to see how your version of this recipe turns out! We\u2019re all in this together, supporting one another towards a healthier, kinder living.<\/strong><br><strong>Happy cooking!<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canchitas Are a delicious, salty, crunchy popcorn from Peru, we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll fall in love with. Canchitas are one of my favorite snacks. 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