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·Sep 12, 2019

In Lima, Fried Dough Is Both Indulgent and Revolutionary

The dish’s mass appeal signifies the country’s socioeconomic division — Had I listened to my tía and soaked my hands in water first, la masa wouldn’t cling to my palms like a fragrant, beige paste. I press my fingertips together and try to mimic her swift hands; she stretches la masa into gaping Os and plops them into oil, already…

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In Lima, Fried Dough Is Both Indulgent and Revolutionary
In Lima, Fried Dough Is Both Indulgent and Revolutionary
Food

5 min read

Melanie Canales

Melanie Canales

26 Followers

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