Search

"MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

"I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"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...

"Warning this is hot! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

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

Ingredients: eggs, frozen corn...

"Unlike the other recipes for this, the peanut sauce makes it very different. In this month's gourmet oct o8, haven't tried it yet but can't wait to. (there is a recipe for annato oil on zaar too)"

Ingredients: ground cumin, yukon gold potatoes...

"A great grilled shrimp popular from the coast of Ecuador up through the southern Pacific coast of Mexico. Serve it with fluffy rice, lime wedges, pureed avocado and, of course, some 'aji' - the ubiquitous condiment always on Ecuadorean tables. Cooking time is actually marinating time."

Ingredients: fresh ginger, honey, rum...

"There many ways to make Aji in Ecuador, but one thing is certain, there is always aji on the table. This is a recipe I learned while I was there. Cayenne or similar small red peppers are decent substitutes for the South American Aji peppers from which this delicious (hot) condiment gets its name."

Ingredients: hot red peppers, fresh coriander...

"This is meant to be eaten with plain white rice. No one ever believes me but as soon as they try it they are hooked. My DH loves it. Last time I was lazy and I made it with canned ingredients it was almost as good."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, hard-boiled eggs...

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

Ingredients: sweet pickles, green onions...

"This soup looks delicious. I found the recipe at www.laylita.com/recipes. Posted for ZWT 2008."

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"Here is a nice, simple recipe for traditional Ecuadorian potato soup. I have not tried this yet & am posting for ZWT 4."

Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs, green peas...

"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...

"This is an Ecuadorian recipe which I got from the book, "South American Cooking". The author suggests that it is good for tailgate parties. Unusual and maybe even a little "weird", but one of those combos that surprises you with how good it is. This would halve easily if you're not feeling daring and would rather make a smaller..."

Ingredients: canned kidney beans, kidney beans...