What is the typical food in Ecuador?

Traditional Ecuadorian dishes:

- Ceviche: Raw fish or seafood marinated in lime juice, typically served with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and spices.

- Encebollado: A fish stew made with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices.

- Bandeja Paisa: A platter of rice, beans, meat (such as steak, pork, or chicken), plantains, and other accompaniments.

- Llapingachos: Fried potato pancakes served with cheese, avocado, and a peanut sauce.

- Locro de papa: A potato soup made with cheese, milk, and spices.

- Churrasco: Grilled beef or pork served with rice, beans, and other accompaniments.

- Seco de Chivo: Goat stew served with rice.

- Fanesca: A traditional soup made with 12 different types of beans and other ingredients such as corn, peas, and squash.

- Humitas: Steamed corn dough wrapped in corn husks and filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.

- Empanadas: Fried or baked dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.

- Bolones de verde: Fried green plantain balls filled with cheese or pork.

- Tostado: A fried plantain topped with cheese, pork, or other toppings.

- Helado de paila: A traditional ice cream made with fresh fruit and cane sugar.

- Colada morada: A purple corn beverage served with fruits and spices.