vEncebollado de pescado is a popular traditional Ecuadorian soup consisting of fresh tuna, onions, tomatoes, yuca (cassava), and spices. Although albacore tuna is traditionally used, some cooks substitute other types of fish or seafood. Encebollado de pescado is the national dish of Ecuador. It is often topped with pickled onion and tomato salsa. Avocado, toasted corn …
Sopa de Lima is a traditional Mexican soup made from lime with chicken broth, shredded chicken, and crunchy tortilla strips. The soup originates from the Yucatan Peninsula and is a fusion of Mexican ingredients and Mayan influence. Origin & Cultural Significance Sopa de Lima literally translates as Lime Soup and traces it’s roots back to …
Knockwurst is a German sausage made from a blend of ground pork and beef seasoned with spices like garlic, pepper and nutmeg, and encased in natural hog casings. It is typically made by blending ground pork and beef with seasonings and then stuffing the meat into casings which are twisted or tied into sausages. The …
Suspiro de Limeña is a traditional Peruvian dessert consisting of two distinct layers: a creamy dulce de leche base and a meringue-type topping. The dessert is extremely sweet and often paired with Pisco – a Peruvian liquor made from distilled grapes. It is served in a cup or a glass and often topped with ground …
Beijinho is a bite-sized sweet snack popular in Brazil, made using coconut and condensed milk. Commonly eaten at celebrations and festivities across the country, Beijinho is known as a ‘birthday candy’ and comes in many different varieties. Traditionally it is coconut flavor but chocolate, nuts, and even liquors are also used to make variations of …
Briam is a Greek oven-baked dish made with a range of seasonal vegetables, including zucchini, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with olive oil and herbs. Briam is a versatile dish enjoyed during the Summer and early Fall when vegetables are at their peak. It’s often prepared for family gatherings, picnics, and outdoor …
Pernil Asado is a Puerto Rican roast pork dish consisting of tender meat, aromatic spices, and crispy crackling, also known as chicharrón. It is made from pork shoulder marinated overnight with a variety of seasonings, usually citrus, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The dish is then slow-cooked in the oven until the skin is crispy and …
Pique Macho is a meat-based dish originating from Bolivia that typically consists of beef, sausages, vegetables, and spices, topped with a spicy salsa. The dish is said to be called Pique Macho in reference to only the most “macho” of men being able to finish the hearty and spicy meal alone. The dish is commonly …
Brudet is a fish stew from Croatia made with a tomato-based sauce and a combination of different fish and shellfish. It is flavored with onions, garlic, herbs, wine or vinegar. The ingredients are added to the pot in sequence, layering the ingredients as the time is right and then letting them all cook together in …
Magdalenas are a type of sponge cake from Spain. They contain the usual cake ingredients such as flour, eggs, sugar and baking powder but what makes them unique is the addition of olive oil combined with lemon flavor. The wet ingredients and dry ingredients are sorted separately then combined. The batter is chilled in the …
Enchiladas Potocinas are a type of enchilada from Mexico. While there isn’t a set list of ingredients, most fillings consist of salsa, queso fresco and vegetables like avocado. The filling is wrapped in a corn tortilla. The enchilada is then fried before serving with garnishes and sides such as rice and beans. There are several …
Arroz con pollo is a popular, traditional Latin American dish that combines chicken and rice with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and various seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. It is popular in many Latin American countries including Cuba, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica. The …
Bò Bía is a Vietnamese street food consisting of vegetables served in rolled rice paper. Like a spring roll, Bò Bía usually features a selection of vegetables, traditionally Vietnamese jicama, with various other ingredients depending on the region in which they’re prepared. Other common ingredients include slices of omelet, dried red krill, lettuce, Chinese sausage …
Sopa Paraguaya is the national dish of Paraguay and consists of cheese, onion, and milk or whey. Literally translated, ‘Sopa Paraguaya’ means Paragyuan soup however, the dish more resembles a dense, cheesy cornbread – rather than a soup. It is high in calories and protein content, and is very similar to the dish Chipa Guasu …
Quesillo is a Venezuelan dessert made from a combination of caramel and custard. In other parts of the world, it is also known as flan and is very similar to the creme caramel dish. Quesillo is made from eggs, condensed milk or milk and sugar, and caramelized sugar. Quesillo has a very distinct texture that …
Braunschweiger, a variety of liverwurst, is a traditional German sausage made from liver. It is smooth, smoked, and can be spread onto bread or used as a filling in a sandwich. Braunschweiger will always contain only pork liver, while other types of liverwurst use a variety of different livers such as beef or chicken or …
Roujiamo is a traditional Chinese street food, similar to a sandwich, that is made up of slow-cooked meat (most commonly pork) inside a freshly made flatbread called baijimo. The dish is sometimes referred to as a ‘Chinese Hamburger’ and contains over 20 different spices and seasonings. Originating from the province of Shaanxi, Roujiamo is a …
Pan de Yuca is an Ecuadorian bread with a chewy texture and a cheesy flavor, made with cassava flour, shaped into small round dough balls. It is a versatile snack that can be enjoyed throughout the day; popular in Ecuador as a breakfast food, afternoon snack or side dish for larger meals. The flour used …