Uchu jacu

Uchu jacu is a combination of dry and toasted maize, wheat, barley, peas, beans, and lentils that is ground into a very nutritious flour along with ingredients such as annatto, cumin, and garlic. The flour is primarily made in the Ecuadorian province of Pichincha, and it is often used as a base for a variety of thick soups featuring ingredients such as eggs, cream cheese, onions, and potatoes.