Flour

This type of flour is often used in traditional Peruvian cuisine for dishes like tamales, bread, and desserts. Read more

An excellent substitute for flour in baking recipes. Maca powder is made from the maca tuber native to Peru. You can also use it in your smoothies and yogurt. Read more

Baking powder for making your pastries rise. Read more

Amaranth has a nutty flavor and can serve as a substitute for rice, couscous, risotto or oatmeal. Cooked amaranth has a soft, creamy texture and is therefore very suitable for porridge or soup. Read more

Red yeast is used to color a wide variety of foods, including pickled tofu, red rice vinegar, cha siu, Peking duck and Chinese pastries that require red food coloring. Read more

Almond flour can be used in pastries as a replacement for wheat flour, for baking bread, cakes or muffins and, for example, for preparing the dough for a savory quiche. Read more