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Níspero Chicken
Níspero Chicken Servings: 2 Preparation: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 6 large ripe Nísperos, peeled with seeds removed 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground… Continue Reading “Níspero Chicken”
Níspero Jam
Níspero Jam Makes: 4 8 oz jars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Rest Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Ingredients: 8 cups Níspero (loquats), seeded and halved 4 cups cane sugar 1 1/2 tsp. cardamom 1 Tablespoon lemon… Continue Reading “Níspero Jam”
Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)
This recipe produces: 6 baked ripe plantains This is an easy recipe for a taste of Ecuador. Baked ripe plantains stuffed with cheese are a common treat that all seven Downings suggest you try this dish at least once. Click play to listen to… Continue Reading “Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)”
Dulce De Piña
Dulce de piña Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple ½ cup of water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 2 cardamom pods 1 fresh lemon verbena sprig Juice of 1 lime Preparation: Peel and core the pineapple, discard the core and peel.… Continue Reading “Dulce De Piña”
Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Fritada de Gallina (Fried Chicken) Serves: 10-12 people Fritada de gallina is a delicious and tender Ecuadorian chicken dish. Seven out of seven Downings highly recommend this delicious dish. To hear the podcast of this recipe simply click play below. Ingredients 5 lbs… Continue Reading “Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)”
Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
Salchipapas (French Fries with Hot Dog) Serves 4 people – 1 potato and hot dog per person. Salchipapas are typical South American junk food. Salchipapas are typically topped with tomato onion salsa and salsa rosada. I would love to say that the Downing family… Continue Reading “Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)”
Seco De Pollo
Seco de pollo or chicken stew Yield: For 8-10 people Seco de pollo or seco de gallina is a South American chicken stew cooked slowly in a sauce of beer, onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Seven out of seven Downings recomend this… Continue Reading “Seco De Pollo”
Quinoa Soup With Beef
Quinoa soup with beef Serves: 8-10 people. Seven out of seven Downing family members enjoy this delicious soup. Ingredients 2 tbs butter 10 cups of water 4 minced garlic cloves 1 diced white onion 2 peeled and diced tomatoes 1 tsp of ground achiote… Continue Reading “Quinoa Soup With Beef”
Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Cuy Chaqtado Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style) Guinea Pig is an Ecuadorian delicacy. It is taboo in other parts of the world. Seven out of seven Downings enjoy a well prepared Cuy. Ingredients: 1 guinea pig, de-haired, gutted, and cleaned 1/2 c. flour 1/4 –… Continue Reading “Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)”
Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls
Bolon de verde or fried green plantain balls Yield: For 6-8 people Bolon de verde are green plantain dumplings stuffed with cheese, chorizo or chicharrones and fried until crispy. Ingredients 4 green plantains, peeled and cut in medium sized chunks 4-5 tbs butter or… Continue Reading “Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls”