People love to travel, whether it’s to different states or even to various countries, we love to travel not only for the experiences but for the food. Let’s face it everyone loves to eat, we as humans love food and love to try new kinds of foods. So, here are some of the best Ecuadorian foods to try!
5. Ecuadorian Dish: Encebollado
Encebollado is a fish stew made with Tuna, Yuca, Tomatoes, Onions, and Spices. It is served with pickled red onions and tomatoes on the side. This dish is surprisingly used as a hangover remedy, the word Encebollado translates to “Cooked with onions” in English. This dish packs a punch with flavor when it comes to the dish’s light sauce and hearty fish.
Encebollado first became a popular dish in Ecuador back in the 1970s because it was a substitute for ceviche. The dish has branched out from its birthplace at the coastline and now you can find it inland at places like Quito.
4. Ecuadorian Dish: Ceviche
Ceviche is a very popular fish dish, and chances are you have actually heard of it before. This dish was originally made Peru, but many countries have made their own adaptations of the dish. Ceviche is a cold seafood dish, which is very popular throughout Latin America. The seafood is marinated with lime and lemon juice and is mixed in with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. This dish includes shrimp, fish, and other seafood.
The fish is mainly served chopped into little chunks and served with onions. This dish can come in many different forms, including a vegetarian Ceviche which uses bell peppers and avocado instead, but shrimp ceviche is the top recommendation for the dish.
3. Ecuadorian Dish: Guatita
Guatita in English means “Little Belly”, this dish consists mainly of meat, specifically beef tripe. Guatita is a big staple in Ecuador cuisine, the beef is served with a creamy peanut sauce and also served with boiled potatoes. There are multiple spices inside the peanut sauce, they consist of Cumin, Garlic, and Cilantro, the sauce gives extra flavor to the cooked beef. This dish occasionally has picked onions on the side as well.
2. Ecuadorian Dish: Llapingachos
Llapingachos is a traditional Ecuadoran dish known for its amazing taste and texture. These fried potato cakes are another huge staple of Ecuador cuisine. Llapingachos are simply potato cakes, made from a mixture of mashed potatoes and cheese, they are seasoned with a hint of annatto for flavor.
Once formed into patties they are pan-fried until they are golden brown on the outside while still staying gooey on the inside. Llapingachos are enjoyed across all of Ecuador but mainly enjoyed in the Andean region. Some sides that accompany this dish are Avocado, Aji (a spicy Ecuadorian sauce), and Curtido (a pickled onion salad).
1. Ecuadorian Dish: Fanesca
Fanesca is a hearty soup that is deeply engraved into Ecuadorian culture and tradition. This dish is mainly served around Easter time. This Ecuadorian dish symbolizes the union of Indigenous and Spanish influences.
There are many different ingredients inside this delicious soup. The ingredients include Lentils, peas, corn, and broad beans. Bacalao (salted cod) is at the center of the dish, with milk and pumpkin used to make its thick consistency. Fanesca is garnished with boiled eggs, fried plantains, cheese, and empanadas.
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