I am the delicious tuber of the world
I am the fruit of the Andes and the
food of the people
I have a smooth skin and a body
without edges
Don't forget my eyes nor
my heart of starch
I was the pride of the conquistators,
who took me to Europe to fight
hunger and disease
But I am more proud that the
Indians cultivated me and made
chuño on the edges of the
Andean cordillera
I am tempting, nutritious and
healthy, eaten raw or cooked,
fried or boiled.