Peruvian Cuisine Glossary: Tejas

Tejas: A teja is a traditional dessert native to the southern Ica department. Similar in shape and size to a shallot, tejas are made with dried lemons, figs, or pecans, filled with manjar blanco, and covered with sugar icing. Chocotejas are a delicious variation, chocolate instead of the sugar cover.

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