Due to the fact that it is a region bordering the sea, thetypical dishesYEcuadorian gastronomy of La CostaIt is seafood based. For this reason, most of the most frequent dishes are made with fish of all kinds accompanied by bananas or bananas, along with a wide variety of ingredients that make theirgastronomyan exquisiteness.
In The coastThe consumption of shrimp, octopus, crab, ceviche, fish, etc. usually predominates. In this post you will learn about part of thesetypical dishesof this region that you cannot miss if you visitthe ecuadorian coast. In the coastThings related to the green banana or plantain as they are usually called in other countries in the region are also usually very popular.
ceviches
The ocelot is atraditional dishand typical ofThe coast, made from squid, shrimp, fish and shell. At the national level it is usually aEcuadorian dishthat are on the menu of any franchise or restaurant. The dish in its presentation usually has various ingredients such as: tomatoes, red onions, red and green peppers, as well as condiments such as mustard, pepper, garlic and other ingredients such as olive oil and lemon juice. The tanning of all the seasonings gives this dish a fascinating delicious flavor.
The Encebollado
If a dish is an icon of tradition andEcuadorian gastronomy, that's himfish soup with onions, also called albacore encebollado, the dish varies between mixed or Viking. The meat of albacore fish gives the flavor to the broth of this culinary recipe. It also usually has pepper, onion, tomato and the inevitable garlic that gives it a more delicious flavor. To finish the dish, oregano, cumin, salt and cumin are also added to taste. Dry chili should also not be missing in this gastronomic recipe, at the end a few bundles of parsley and cilantro are added. You must taste the final flavor, it is undoubtedly the most popular dish inThe coastand of Ecuador.
The coastal dish Bolón de Verde
For breakfast atthe coastAs we told you at the beginning, green plantains are essential in any dish, but this time they will be accompanied by pork rinds and a Creole cheese that you cannot miss.
This dish is very simple, just have the banana on hand, after being fried it is mashed and then mixed with the cheese and pork. Subsequently, the bolones are made by hand to be fried again until golden brown. There is also the mixed plate, either of the two is fascinating and is usually served at breakfast or also generally at snacks.
The Corviche
This recipe is made with peanuts and also green bananas and then filled with fish. Very typical and traditional of theprovince of Manabíand it is a type of croquette or fried food that has a mostly oval shape. Peanuts are usually added in the form of peanut butter, with a series of ingredients that come together such as garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, onion and salt to your taste. Oil with achiote (reddish coloring seeds) is also involved, a kind of dough is made and filled with shredded fish meat. Fry the ovals of the corviche and enjoy it.
The Encocado
EmeraldsIt is a province annexed toThe Ecuadorian coastand has atypical dishcalledencocado. It is made as its name indicates with coconut, fish and shellfish such as prawns, crabs and shrimp. It is served accompanied by rice, lemon, avocado and tomato; the popular patacones or green plantain cannot be left out.
Different species are usually used as fish, such as albacore, corvina, dorado, among others. It is also cooked with a range of seasonings, such as pepper and cumin, chives, lemon juice and annatto oil are also added.
Hose or sausage broth
Its main ingredient is pork belly, pig blood is also usually used in this recipe. Accompanied by rice, green bananas, cabbage and other condiments that give it that unique flavor.
Among the ingredients that this gastronomic recipe hasThe coastThey are: red onion, carrot, peppers or paprika, basil, oregano as the main ones. Menudo is available in popular markets in the city.
Ultimately, theLa Costa regioncovers moretraditional gastronomic dishesthat are not named in this article, but there is a wide variety of recipes that are well worth knowing if you are preparing a travel itinerary toEcuador.
Remember that: "The discovery of a new dish is of more benefit to humanity than the discovery of a star.” Jean Anthelme Brillant-Savarin.
