Carne en palito or meat on a stick
Carne en palito are thin pieces of meat seasoned with garlic, achiote and cumin and grilled on skewers.
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Salmon a la parrilla con salsa de aguacate or grilled salmon with avocado salsa
Grilled salmon seasoned with coriander, cumin, paprika, onion powder and pepper, and topped with avocado salsa.
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Patacones or thick fried green plantains
Patacones, or tostones, are a popular Latin American appetizer or side dish of thick green plantain chips.
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Flan de piña or pineapple flan
Flan de piña is a pineapple flan or custard made with fresh pineapple juice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla and rum.
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Chicha de piña or spiced pineapple drink
Chicha de piña is a spiced pineapple drink made by simmering the pineapple skins and core with hard brown sugar and spices.
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Biche de pescado or fish soup
Biche de pescado is a typical Ecuadorian soup made with fish, peanuts, yuca, sweet plantains, corn, and other vegetables and spices.
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Empanadas mendocinas for Empanada of the Month
Empanadas mendocinas are classic Argentinean baked empanadas made with a special empanada dough and filled with ground beef, onions, paprika, hot pepper powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg and olives.
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Balsamic chimichurri sauce
Chimichurri sauce made with oregano, parsley, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, and green onions.
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Quick chimichurri sauce
Chimichurri sauce made with parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and chili powder.
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Ensalada de choclo con papas y brócoli or corn, broccoli and potato salad
Refreshing summer salad made with corn, potatoes, broccoli, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and wasabi.
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