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Here I’m talking about Black Chuño, not White Chuño. White Chuño involves washing the frozen potatoes first.

Whatever; they’re equally useful in

Wikipedia retrieved 11/9/2008:

"desserts to prepared dishes, as well as chuño flour, which is an essential ingredient in many dishes of Peruvian cuisine. [If your travels take you to Peru and environs, try ordering chairo.] Chairo is one of the most traditional Bolivian soups and it is made with chuño, meat and lots of vegetables. It is also traditional in Southern regions of Peru like Arequipa and Puno.” At least that’s what this lady said, and she ought to know since she lives there.