Category: Food and Recipes
The Chontacuro: An Edible Grub from Ecuador’s Amazon
In the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, there’s a delicacy that’s nutritious, delicious, and...
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A Vegetarian Ceviche That Thrums With Flavor
Ceviche is a uniquely South American dish and takes many different forms, most containing seafood....
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Locro de Papa, Quiteño Comfort Food
I can’t think of a dish that is more emblematic of Quito than Locro de Papa or Potato Soup....
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The Most Authentic Peruvian Food in Cusco
A few years back, my family and I stayed a couple of nights in Cusco, Peru. We ate a lot of...
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How To Roast Guinea Pig a la Ecuador
Let me warn you. This post is not for the faint of heart. In the mountainous regions of Ecuador...
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Green Plantain Dumplings, AKA Bolón de Verde
One of the things I love about Ecuadorian chefs is that most seem willing to share their recipes....
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Connor’s Favorite Coleslaw
How did we discover Connor’s Favorite Coleslaw? By trying to compensate for the lack of...
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Make Your Own Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut isn’t exactly an Ecuadorian staple. That’s one of the great...
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The Floresta Farmer’s Market
On the short cobblestone street of Galavis, the Floresta Farmer’s Market takes place every...
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Everything You Need To Know About Hornado
Hornado is an amazing dish found in market stalls and festivals throughout the Ecuadorian Andes....
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Quito: The Next Best Place to Eat in South America
Ecuador’s capital has always been a wonderful place for comida típica — comforting locro de papas,...
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Ecuadorian Horchata
We had already tried several versions of horchata before I realized that this drink is unique to...
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