My new mistress is Ecuadorian food. She’s been good to me, but I can’t devout all my time to her, so I’m sharing her with you. If you’re coming to Quito, Ecuador you must check out my Where to Eat in Quito Guide, which tells you the 10 must-eat dishes and where to get them in Quito. I’m not taking you to tourist restaurants. These are legit Ecuadorian hangouts. In Spanish they call them ‘huecas’ (hollows). This is where the best food in Ecuador hangs out. I met my mistress in a hollow.
Potatoes in Ecuador is a big topic. It’s said that the Andes mountains are home to over 4000 types of potatoes. They were first grown in Peru, just north of Lake Titicaca, 8000 years ago.
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Ecuadorian markets are filled with all sorts of ingredients for cooking – stacks of vegetables, fruits, meat, and even even pantry items. In the video, we’ll have a quick look at the variety of fruits and vegetables, and then it’s time to grab a plate of my favorite dish in Ecuador (so far) hornado.
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