) Teja cut in half showing filling: manjar blanco and candied lemon rind | |
| Type | Confectionery |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Peru |
| Region or state | Ica Region |
| Main ingredients | Manjar blanco, dried fruits or nuts |
| Variations | Chocotejas |
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A teja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexa]) is a dumpling-shaped confection from the Ica Region of Peru. It contains manjar blanco filling (similar to dulce de leche) and either dried fruits or nuts. The exterior is usually a sugar-based fondant-like shell,[1] but there also exists chocolate versions too (known by the blend chocotejas[2]).
References
- ^ http://www.nutricionyrecetas.com/recetas/galletas/6668.htm nutricionyrecetas
- ^ http://www.yanuq.com/buscador.asp?idreceta=1202 yanaq.com
External links
- Helena Chocolatier is a major manufacturer of tejas.