Ceviche is a popular dish in Ecuador made from fresh seafood, such as shrimp or fish, marinated in lime or bitter orange juice with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. 1)
Llapingachos are traditional Ecuadorian potato pancakes made from mashed potatoes mixed with cheese and onions. They are often served with peanut sauce and a fried egg. 2)
Seco de Chivo is a traditional Ecuadorian stew made with goat meat cooked in a sauce made from beer, naranjilla fruit, and various spices. 3)
Cuy, or guinea pig, is a traditional delicacy in Ecuador. It is often roasted whole and served as a special dish during celebrations. 4)
Hornado is a popular Ecuadorian dish made from roasted pork, often served with llapingachos and mote (hominy corn). 5)
Encebollado is a hearty Ecuadorian fish soup made with albacore tuna, onions, yuca, tomatoes, and cilantro, often garnished with avocado and served with plantain chips. 6)
Bolón is a traditional Ecuadorian snack made from mashed green plantains mixed with cheese or chicharrón (fried pork skin). 7)
Fanesca is a traditional Ecuadorian soup served during Easter. It is made with 12 different grains, beans, pumpkin, and salted codfish. 8)
Mote Pillo is a popular breakfast dish made with hominy corn (mote) cooked with scrambled eggs and onions. 9)
Choclo con Queso is a simple but delicious Ecuadorian street food snack made with boiled corn on the cob served with fresh cheese. 10)
Encocado is a dish made with fish or shrimp cooked in a coconut milk sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. 11)
Morocho is a traditional Ecuadorian drink made from ground corn, milk, cinnamon, and panela (unrefined cane sugar). 12)
Espumilla is a sweet, fluffy meringue-like dessert made from fruit pulp, sugar, and egg whites. It is often enjoyed in ice cream cones. 13)
Chifle is a popular Ecuadorian snack made from thinly sliced and fried green plantains, similar to plantain chips. 14)
Chicha is a fermented drink made from maize (corn) or other fruits, often served during festivals and celebrations. 15)