Llapingachos (yah-peen-GAH-chos) are a popular side dish in the highlands of Ecuador. They are often served with fried eggs and a simple salad of lettuce, tomato and avocado. Sometimes sausages and a side of rice are added to make a full and typically Ecuadorian meal.
IngredientsSalsa de Manà (Peanut Sauce)
Some traditional Ecuadorian foods that are popular in Ecuador include ceviche (raw fish marinated in citrus juices), llapingachos (potato patties stuffed with cheese), encebollado (fish soup with onions and yuca), and empanadas (fried pastries filled with meat or cheese).
It depends on the region where you're from. Coastal cities eat more things that have to do with seafood. The inner cities eat more things with grains and meat. **EDIT** 8-12-09 Actual National Dish of Ecuador is Ceviche - Ceviche (also spelled as cebiche or seviche) is a form of citrus-marinated seafood salad, popular in mainly Latin American countries.Ceviche citrus-marinated seafood.
Cuy--Is a dish that is very popular. Roasted ginuea pig Ceviche--Is a not so popular food but is still good. Citrus marinated seafood salad. Pastel de tres leches--Is a tasty dessert made of three types of milk. Im not sure of any drinks because most of them I found are alchohal and I dont drink but I did find... Pinapple juice--Well, Pinapple juice.