Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
8 recipes
Bolón de Verde
Golden Ecuadorian balls made from soft green plantain, salty cheese, and crispy chicharrón — a hearty traditional coastal breakfast.
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
A vibrant Ecuadorian ceviche with tender shrimp, citrus juice, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro, served well chilled.
Encebollado
A hearty Ecuadorian soup made with fresh tuna and cassava, topped with vibrant pickled curtido onions — Ecuador's national dish, served hot with lime wedges.
Locro de papa
A thick Ecuadorian potato soup seasoned with cumin and achiote, topped with fresh cheese, cilantro and avocado slices.
Llapingachos
Crispy Ecuadorian potato patties with melted cheese inside, seasoned with a golden annatto-onion sauté and served with homemade peanut sauce.
Menestra with Beef
A hearty Ecuadorian menestra made with red beans in a fragrant refrito, served with juicy beef, white rice and fried plantain.
Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo
Tender chicken stew in a thick sauce of onion, tomatoes, cilantro and light beer, served with rice and fried ripe plantain.
Fanesca
A thick Ecuadorian Easter soup made with salt cod, squash, grains, milk and traditional garnishes.