Ecuadorian food: Cazuela de mariscos
Whether you like tasting local food or travel to try new flavors, new ingredients, new recipes, Manabi province is one of the best destinations for what is known as Gastronomy tourism.
Manabi, a prominent province in Ecuador, boasts impressive fishing production, resulting in some scrumptious dishes that will delight your palate.
On the other hand, Montecristi symbolizes excellence in crafting Panama straw hats, known for their unparalleled quality. These hats demand meticulous weaving, patience, and expert craftsmanship, making them a rare and treasured find.
Manabí has a wide range of dishes and ingredients, including corviche, ceviche, viche, empanadas de verde, and cazuela, the focus of today’s post.
About Cazuela
This is a traditional dish from the Coastal region of Ecuador that has green plantain as the main ingredient. As a matter of fact, 30% of bananas eaten worldwide come from Ecuador therefore finding plantain, one variety of bananas, in many dishes is not uncommon.
The word cazuela comes from the pot where the dish is made and served, a clay vessel that is wider than deeper.
Although cazuela used to be prepared mainly with fish, now you can taste cazuela with shrimp, crab, calamari, octopus, and other seafood.
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How is it made
The first step is to grate the green plantain and prepare the seasoning with cumin, coriander, pepper, salt, oil, and water. The mix of these ingredients, including fish and peanut paste results in this delicious dish.
How do we eat cazuela
Most restaurants serving traditional food from the coastal region of Ecuador will serve cazuela. The toppings may vary a bit, but for most, they include green plantains rice, and some may add some ketchup for additional flavor.
Traditional food from the Coastal region you should taste
If you love traveling and enjoying different food worldwide, here are some of our additional recommendations on the food you can taste in Ecuador.
Make sure to taste some cazuela if you love tasting different food or want to experience some of our local flavors.
Have you tried cazuela?
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