What flavors best characterize Ecuadorian food?

Ecuador may be a small country, but don't let that convince you that it doesn't have diverse food! Ecuador's geography plays a huge role in the kind of food that locals mostly eat. In the Andes for example, local cuisine is characterized by vegetables and pork. Those who live near the waters meanwhile get to enjoy seafood.

Don't miss the Hornado, a roasted pig dish where pork is carved from the pig and served with side dishes of salad or fried potato cakes. You should also try Ecuador's unique twist to the popular South American dish, the Ceviche. If you're not a fan of eating raw fish, you'll enjoy Ecuador's version where the fish is cooked before it's marinated in lime juice.

Headed to the Amazon region? Sample their coastal dishes, of which Uchumanga is a definite must-try! It's a fish soup made from fresh river fish. And if you're travelling the other side of the coastal region in Ecuador, you have to try the Encebollado - a fish stew made with tuna or albacore and is cooked with red onion and cassava. Want to know more about Ecuador's food, culture, and people? Click here to learn from TravelToEcuador.net.