¡Llajua en Batán! Rápido y sencillo

green chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat while bell peppers provide sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach adds a different texture.

Slice the locoto into rings.

Slice the tomato into rings.

In the batán, add the sliced locoto and tomato and grind them together.

Continue grinding in the batán to achieve a delicious consistency.

Add the desojado quirquiña and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Keep grinding until well mixed.

If you don't have a batán, you can also use a smaller tool to grind.

Once done, your llajua is ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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