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Tree Tomato Ají Sauce

Tree tomato aji hot sauce / Ají de tomate de árbol Yield: ~1 1/2 cups of tree tomato aji Tamarillo … Continue reading Tree Tomato Ají Sauce

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Empanadas De Viento

Empanadas de viento (fried cheese empanada) Empanadas de viento are a special Ecuadorian treat. Six out of seven Downings consider … Continue reading Empanadas De Viento

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Chifles

Chifles (Fried green banana/plantain chips) Chifles are also known as mariquitas, chicharitas, platanutres, platanitos or plataninas, are thin fried green … Continue reading Chifles

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Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

This recipe for shrimp stuffed avocado is made with ripe avocado filled with shrimp, red onion, radish, bell pepper, celery … Continue reading Shrimp Stuffed Avocado