If you hear this while travelling in Peru don't be alarmed. The phrase is "quiet a common call directed at any recognizable foreigner walking down the street, usually by children or young men. This is not an unfriendly sign, more of a show of welcome and acknowledgement, perhaps that you have chosen to visit their neighborhood."
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Criss cross two leaves of the heliconium plant and stuff the center with a layer of rice, yuca, or hearts of palm, then a layer of meat, fish, shrimp, olives, or boiled egg slices, and cover with more filling. Fold the leaves up. Tie the top with twine or palm fiber.
Boil.
The resulting juane was named after St. John the Baptist because the round, melon-sized package looks suspiciously like a head.
Looking for more tips about local cuisine? Check out Eat Smart in Peru from the Library.