Ecuadorian gastronomy is rich and varied with both indigenous and European heritage, a combination defined as Creole food. We share the step by step to prepare eight exquisite Ecuadorian recipes, including traditional dishes such as mote pata, humitas and also a drink that is especially enjoyed on All Souls’ Day, colada morada.
1. Nickname leg
The mote pata is an Ecuadorian soup of ancient tradition cuisine of the Athens of Ecuador. It is a creamy preparation based on pork and mote, a type of cooked corn. The meat, leather, chorizo or longaniza and sometimes also the legs are used from the pig.
2. Potato Locro
Locro de papas is a soup with a thick texture and creamy ideal to consume on cold days. It is an easy traditional Ecuadorian recipe easy to prepare; It is made with potatoes, achiote, cheese, and cilantro.
3. Encocado fish
The encocado fish acquires a special flavor thanks to a sauce that includes coconut milk. It is an exquisite traditional preparation that is easy to make and for which you need little time and few ingredients.
4. Humitas
Humitas are a dough wrapped in corn husks that are steamed in a similar way to tamales. Humitas also include cheese, cream, butter, sugar, and eggs among their ingredients. They are a widely consumed preparation in the Andean Region of Latin America.
5. Purple Wash
The colada morada is a traditional Ecuadorian drink that It is especially enjoyed on All Souls’ Day (November 2). It is prepared with typical fruits of the nation, spices, herbs, purple or black cornmeal.
6.Green tortillas
Green tortillas with cheese they are prepared with very few ingredients: fresh cheese, green plantains, a little butter and salt. They are an ideal Ecuadorian dish for breakfast.
7.Ecuadorian onions
The onion, also known as spicy fish, is a typical dish of Ecuadorian coastal gastronomy. It is made with fish, onion and cassava; also includes tomatoes, herbs and spices.
8. Green ball soup
The green ball soup is typical of the coast of Ecuador, where it is also known as green ball soup.
The balls are made with banana dough green that are stuffed with meat and other ingredients. It is a preparation for which you do require considerable time in the kitchen, but the result is worth it.
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