Amazing Tuna Stew - NATIONAL DISH OF ECUADOR - Encebollado | Where to Eat in Quito

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture with added nutrients, while potatoes are often more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: chili flakes

Salsa verde adds flavor without extra calories, while chili flakes are a cost-effective spice.

Introduce the dish 'encebollado' as a national dish of Ecuador, made with onions and fish.

Mention that it is usually made with tuna or albacore.

Describe the broth as having lots of cilantro and lime.

Show the yuca (cassava root) as a component of the dish.

Explain that the onions are slightly pickled with sugar and vinegar.

Mention that lime wedges are served on the side to squeeze into the dish.

Describe the traditional accompaniments: plantain chips and popcorn.

Explain that the dish originated in Guayaquil and is popular across Ecuador.

Discuss the texture and flavor of the dish, particularly the broth and the use of popcorn in it.

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