Taste the local cuisine – Ecuadorian Recipes

OUR ECUADORIAN RECIPES

Every Friday at the SOLEQ.travel office, we make some traditional food. As we want you to benefit too, we publish our best Ecuadorian recipes on our website. Do you like to cook and get to know dishes from foreign countries? Get inspired and taste Ecuadorian food like Ceviche, Churrasco, Empanadas and Moroch or drink a traditional Ecuadorian drink like Canelazo.

For a great experience here in Ecuador, check out our Quito Food Tour, where you can visit markets, try fruits and snacks and learn how to make ceviche.

For lunch the Soleq.travel staff normally meets in the kitchen


Cooking Ceviche, Empanada, Canelazo, Churrasco, Soleq Travel

Traditional Ecuadorian Recipes

Ecuadorian cuisine is a delicious and diverse blend of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences. The country’s varied geography and climate are reflected in its food, which features a wide variety of ingredients, including fresh seafood, meat, produce, and grains.

Some of the most popular traditional Ecuadorian recipes include:

  • Llapingachos: These fried potato pancakes are often filled with cheese and served with a peanut sauce.
  • Ceviche: This raw seafood dish is made with fresh fish, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Humitas: These steamed corn cakes are often filled with cheese or meat.
  • Encebollado: This fish soup is made with albacore tuna, onions, peppers, and cilantro.
  • Trigillo: a traditional breakfast dish made with cornmeal, cheese, and spices. It is often served with fried eggs, avocado, and a side of coffee or chocolate.
  • Pan de Yuca, a sweet bread made with cassava flour. Pan de Yuca is often served with coffee or chocolate for breakfast or as a snack
  • Fritada: This pork stew is made with pork shoulder, potatoes, yucca, and other vegetables.

Ecuadorian cuisine is also known for its delicious drinks, such as:

  • Morocho: This spiced corn pudding drink is often served with milk or cream.
  • Colada Morada: This spiced berry and purple corn drink is often served at festivals.
  • Canelazo is a warming and flavorful drink that is made with cinnamon, sugar, and alcohol. It is a popular drink in Ecuador and is often served during the holidays.

If you’re planning a trip to Ecuador, be sure to try some of the country’s delicious traditional dishes. You won’t be disappointed!

Soleq Travel can help you plan your trip to Ecuador and ensure that you have the opportunity to try some of the country’s best traditional cuisine.