Glossary
ccaspeado (noun)
An ancient Andean cooking technique where ingredients like garlic and chili peppers are lightly seared or buried directly in hot wood ash. Used in traditional Peruvian picanterías, this method caramelizes the food's natural sugars and unlocks a deep, smoky aroma before everything is ground on a stone batán. It's like giving your ingredients a quick, cozy nap in the embers to make your favorite spicy sauces taste incredibly bold and rustic.
An ancient Andean cooking technique where ingredients like garlic and chili peppers are lightly seared or buried directly in hot wood ash. Used in traditional Peruvian picanterías, this method caramelizes the food's natural sugars and unlocks a deep, smoky aroma before everything is ground on a stone batán. It's like giving your ingredients a quick, cozy nap in the embers to make your favorite spicy sauces taste incredibly bold and rustic.
