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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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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Asparagus risotto
Risotto made with fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, wine, broth, cream, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
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Ensalad rusa or Russian (South American) potato salad
Ensalada rusa is a classic salad and side dish served throughout Latin America, made with potatoes, carrots, peas, apples, celery, onion, and mayonnaise.
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Pure de platanos maduros or ripe plantain puree
Puree made with ripe sweet plantains, milk, butter, onions, garlic, cumin, achiote, chili pepper, salt and pepper; makes a great side dish from lamb.
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Ensalada de quinua con cebollas curtidas or quinoa salad with pickled onions
Healthy and tasty salad made with cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper; served on a bed of salad greens with red pickled onions.
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Bolon de verde or fried green plantain dumplings
Bolon de verde are green plantain dumplings stuffed with cheese, chorizo or chicharrones and fried until crispy.
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