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"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...

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

Ingredients: eggs, frozen corn...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"This great twist on shrimp cocktail is delicious and refreshing appetizer for your latin themed meal, or makes a tasty snack right out of the fridge."

Ingredients: cucumbers, shrimp...

"Corn-on-the Cob with a twist. Was given to my family from a friend who was from El-Salvidor. We love it and eat it all the time."

Ingredients: yellow mustard, corn on the cob...

"I'm a little obsessed with the possibility of moving to Ecuador. This is a recipe using the tree tomato which looks like a roma tomato, but pointier.
From: http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/03/10/tree-tomato-aji/"

Ingredients: cilantro, lemon juice...

"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...

"My first venture into Ecuadoran cuisine. I was inspired to try an Ecuadoran dish by a recent trip a friend took the South American country. Instead of buying a bottle of achiote oil, in a small pan I stirred together one teaspoon of ground achiote and the corn oil. Warmed the mixture on low-medium heat, then set it aside five minutes to infuse. Allow..."

Ingredients: cilantro, coarse salt...

"This is a great ceviche is not particularly authentic dish but rather a composite of an Ecuadorian recipe, my Argentine friend's recipe, and my own tastes. It is always welcome at parties and with cold beer its a match made in heaven. Both refreshing and piquant. The cooking time is chilling time."

Ingredients: grape tomatoes, hot pepper sauce...