Archive for May, 2008

Seco de borrego or lamb stew

Seco de borrego is an Ecuadorian lamb stew cooked slowly in sauce of beer, wine, garlic, cumin, achiote, oregano, peppers, onions, cilantro, parsley, tomatoes, and other spices.

Continue Reading 2 comments May 13th, 2008

Salchipapas or French fries with hot dog sausages

Salchipapas or French fries with fried hot dog sausages are a typical South American snack food.

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Ensalada de mango, aguacate y rúcula or mango, avocado and arugula salad

Arugula salad with mango, avocado and red onions tossed with spicy orange vinaigrette

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Empanadas de acelga, remolacha y queso de cabra or swiss chard, beet and goat cheese empanadas

South American turnovers or empanadas filled with swiss chard, beets, goat cheese and oregano.

Continue Reading 5 comments May 7th, 2008

Crema de puerros y papas or leek and potato soup

Soup made with leeks, potatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, milk or cream, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and lemon juice.

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Spicy mint crème fraiche sauce

Flavorful sauce made with crème fraiche, mint, cilantro, parsley, garlic, hot peppers and lemon juice.

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Pescado con salsa de almendras or fish with almond sauce

Fish baked in an almond cream sauce and topped with sliced almonds, cheese, garlic, hot peppers and herbs.

Continue Reading 2 comments May 6th, 2008

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