Maca

Maca is the ancient root vegetable, a variety of radish, native to areas of Peru. It is extremely resilient since it is able to thrive in the harsh environment of the Andes, and many believe that it has many beneficial properties, which promotes it as one of the most common ingredients used in medical remedies.

In gastronomy, it is regarded as superfood, and is mainly used in powder form to provide a higher nutritional value to standard dishes. As any other root vegetable, maca is commonly served boiled or roasted, and is often incorporated in nourishing stews and soups.