Menestra de porotos or bean stew
Menestra de porotos is an Ecuadorian bean stew, made with beans simmered in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, chili powder and cilantro or parsley.
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Posts filed under 'Main dishes'
Ernestine’s potato gratin dauphinois
Gratin dauphinois is a typical dish from the French Alps made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a sauce of milk, eggs, cream and garlic and topped with cheese.
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Chaulafan de pollo or Ecuadorian chicken fried rice
Chaulafan de pollo is an Ecuadorian chicken fried rice made with rice, chicken, bacon, onions, garlic, peppers, bell peppers, peas, carrots, scrambled eggs, raisins, spices and herbs.
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Asparagus risotto
Risotto made with fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, wine, broth, cream, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
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Tuna and tomato pastas
Quick and easy recipe for pastas in a tomato and tuna sauce.
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Caldo de bolas de verde or green plantain dumpling soup
Caldo de bolas is a typical Ecuadorian soup of green plantain balls or dumplings stuffed with meat and served in a delicious broth with corn and yuca.
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Pinchos de atun con salsa verde or tuna skewers with anchovy and herb salsa
Grilled tuna pinchos or kebabs served with a salsa verde made with a mix of herbs, anchovies, onion, garlic, lime juice and olive oil.
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