Typical Foods of Ecuador

 3.- Bolón de verde: A very popular breakfast or snack, especially on the coast. It's a large ball made from cooked and mashed green plantain, which can be filled with cheese, chicharrón (fried pork skin), or a combination of both. It's fried or baked. The bolón is the breakfast of champions. A ball of green plantain with cheese or pork rind, fried or grilled. It's a powerful bite that will last you until lunchtime.

 2. Shrimp Ceviche: Although ceviche is popular in several Latin American countries, the Ecuadorian version is unique. It's prepared with cooked shrimp in a juice made with sour orange juice, tomato, onion, cilantro, and a touch of chili. It's served cold and is often accompanied by patacones (fried and mashed green plantains), popcorn, or chifles. This ceviche is a real treat. It's not like those from other countries; ours has a unique flavor thanks to the sour orange juice. It's a fresh delight that falls like a pearl on the beach.

1.- Encebollado: Considered Ecuador's national dish, it's a warm and hearty soup. It's based on tuna broth with yuca, pickled red onion, and cilantro. It's usually served with chifles (fried green plantain slices), canguil (popcorn), or tostado (toasted corn). Encebollado is the official "raise the dead" soup! It's that tangy tuna and yuca soup that saves your soul after a hard binge. With its onion and a touch of chili, it gives you energy for the whole day.