Aji criollo or Ecuadorian hot sauce
Aji criollo is an Ecuadorian hot sauce made with hot peppers, cilantro, garlic, onion and lime
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Seco de chivo or braised goat stew
Seco de chivo is an Ecuadorian goat stew braised in a sauce of garlic, cumin, achiote, oregano, peppers, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, chicha or fermented corn drink, naranjilla or lulo juice, panela and spices.
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How to cook rice Ecuadorian style
Basic recipe for cooking rice Ecuadorian style, both basic white rice and arroz amarillo or yellow rice.
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Ensalada de berros con aguacate, naranja y queso de cabra or watercress salad with avocado, orange and goat cheese
Watercress salad with avocado, orange and goat cheese with a garlic champagne vinaigrette.
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Frutas del bosque con crema al horno o mixed berries broiled with cream
Mixed berries covered with a yogurt cream sauce, topped with sugar and broiled until the sugar caramelizes.
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Ensalada de coliflor al aji or cauliflower salad with spicy shallot vinaigrette
Cauliflower salad with a spicy shallot vinaigrette made with Anaheim pepper, jalapeño, shallots, champagne vinegar, garlic and cilantro.
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Spaghetti de pollo de la abuela or grandma’s chicken spaghetti
Chicken spaghetti prepared with chicken, onion, peppers, celery, garlic, tomato paste, chicken broth, olives, mushrooms and spices.
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Goat cheese potato gratin
Potato gratin with goat cheese, garlic and herbs
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Updated - Ceviche de pescado or fish ceviche
Ecuadorian ceviche of fish cooked in lime juice and salt, mixed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, and lime juice.
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Lazy lunch: Arroz con huevo or rice with egg
Rice with fried egg
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