Ecuador
Tostado
Large, crunchy Ecuadorian toasted corn kernels, a popular street snack sold by the cup and seasoned with salt.
south-america
Ecuador
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Viche
An Ecuadorian Manabí soup with fish, peanuts, plantains, and corn, a coastal and traditional classic.
Oriente (Amazonian Ecuador), Ecuador
Volquetero
Volquetero is an Amazonian snack layered with chochos, tostado, chifles, onion, tomato, avocado and a sharp lime dressing.
Sierra (Andean Highlands), Ecuador
Yaguarlocro
Yahuarlocro
An Ecuadorian blood stew with potatoes, onions, and blood, a Sierra and traditional classic.