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"I couldn't believe this recipe until I saw it made, so I wrote it down.
These Ecuadorean chefs sure know how to use a blender."

Ingredients: cornstarch, egg yolks...

"These wonderful corncakes are served at Bolivar with a little creme fraiche and salt and pepper. Such a treat!"

Ingredients: eggs, frozen corn...

"An appetizer, salad or light entree. Think spring and summer!"

Ingredients: sweet pickles, green onions...

"There are a couple of good coconut flan recipes here, but none that are as easy or as fool-proof as this one, which I learned in Ecuador. Not only is it easy, but it minimizes use of utensils and so forth so there is very little cleaning up--and your flan mold will be licked clean."

Ingredients: condensed milk, eggs, milk...

"Llapingachos are potato patties filled with cheese, then sauteed to a golden brown for an appetizer or snack in Ecuador. If your not in a hurry they will fry better if the patties are chilled for about 45 mins before frying. When fried warm they will be ok but will sloppier and not hold together quite as well"

Ingredients: egg yolks, oil, potatoes...

"Last summer when I was in Ecuador it was always a treat to have this drink for breakfast. Breakfast carts on the street and roadside stands keep this hot on the stove and serve it up in tall glasses all morning. It tastes like rice pudding and is a filling alternative to cereal. You drink all the milk and then eat the morocho at the bottom of the glass..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"While studying in Ecuador, my host mom taught me to make hot chocolate their way. It's a very rich, filling dessert perfect for cold nights! I used the ingredients on hand; you can certainly substitute cocoa powder for the bittersweet or vice versa. Traditionally enjoyed with bread. Cinnamon is not traditional, but I like it. Let me know if you..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cocoa powder...

"I couldn't find arepa flour near me, so I decided to improvise and came up with this recipe. It still tastes just as good. I promise."

Ingredients: corn kernels, cornmeal...

"A quick and easy dish for breakfast or lunch. You can leave out the cheese and eat a couple of slices of queso fresco on the side. Serve with Aji. (Check out Aji (Ecuadorean Hot Sauce) for some great aji!)"

Ingredients: cilantro, white hominy...

"A delightful specialty from Equador's highlands, found in a book of "Inca country" recipes. Perfect comfort food! Makes an extremely satisfying meal with a good avocado salad...I guarantee you won't miss meat, and I'm a die-hard carnivore myself. (Just as good with low-fat cream cheese, btw.)"

Ingredients: cream cheese, hardboiled egg...

"In my opinion, the thicker the better. It's extremely easy to make.

Manjarblanco de chocolate goes well with just about any dessert. I've prepared it with cookies, brownies, cake, and other peruvian dulces. If you like chocolate, you will love this."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, condensed milk...