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Ecuador Recipes

Andean markets and equatorial abundance. Not sure what to eat in Ecuador? Start with Llapingachos, Encebollado, Higos con Queso and Bolón de Verde. Here are 6 authentic Ecuador recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
LlapingachosPichincha (Andes), Ecuador · medium · 60 minGolden potato patties with melting cheese centers, griddled and served with peanut sauce and pickled onions.
Bolón de VerdePichincha (Andes), Ecuador · medium · 35 minA ball of mashed green plantain stuffed with cheese, pan-crisped golden, the filling coastal breakfast of Ecuador.
EncebolladoPichincha (Andes), Ecuador · easy · 50 minA brothy tuna-and-cassava soup topped with a tangle of pickled red onion, Ecuador's midday cure-all.
Higos con QuesoPichincha (Andes), Ecuador · easy · 105 minWhole figs slow-cooked in dark panela syrup and served with a slice of fresh cheese, an Ecuadorian classic.
Locro de Papa (Potato and Cheese Soup)Pichincha (Andes), Ecuador · easy · 50 minA thick, golden Andean potato soup enriched with milk and fresh cheese, served with avocado and cilantro.
Seco de Pollo (Chicken Stew)Pichincha (Andes), Ecuador · medium · 80 minChicken braised slowly in a sauce of tomato, onion, peppers, cilantro and beer until tender and glossy, served over rice.
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