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Ecuadorian Encebollado de Pescado Recipe

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 …

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) Recipe

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 …

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Guarapo (Sugarcane Juice) Recipe

Guarapo is a traditional Latin American drink made from sugarcane juice. It is a refreshing beverage that is popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Puerto Rico and Brazil.  To make guarapo, fresh sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract the juice. The juice is then served as a natural, …

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Traditional Churrasco Recipe

Churrasco is a traditional Latin American barbecue technique where chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork and chicken are skewered and then grilled over a wood fire. It is a very popular dish in Brazil but is also a widely followed cooking method in many other countries, like Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba …

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Ecuadorian Fritada Recipe

Fritada (also known as Fritada de Chancho) is a traditional Ecuadorian dish consisting of fried pork cooked in spices and served with potatoes, Llapingacho, mote or other sides. In Ecuador especially, Fritada has been consumed for centuries and can be found easily in many typical roadside eateries, traditional restaurants, food festivals and fairs. It should …

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Ecuadorian Food: 18 Must-Try Dishes of Ecuador

Ecuador is a country on South America’s west coast, bordered by Colombia in the north and Peru to the east and south. It is one of thirteen countries which straddles the equator, with most of the country residing in the Southern Hemisphere. Home to active volcanos, the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest and the wildlife-rich …

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