Seco de Chivo
This lunch is eaten with white rice and potatoes. Using naranjilla, brown sugar and beer define their distinctive flavor. |
| Typical food of Quito |
Locro de papas
This soup has the nation's history. Before the arrival of the Spanish in Quito already existed, beans or mellocos. It is usually roasted and eaten with avocados. |
| Typical food of Quito |
Hornado
Chicha and lard are used in its preparation. The pig is cooked in a clay oven and when ready is accompanied by mote, avocado and chile. |
| Typical food of Quito |
Canelazo
It is a good drink to keep warm. It is made of brandy, sugar, water, cinnamon and pure juice naranjilla. This preparation is taken hot. |
| Typical drink of Quito |
Dulce de higos con queso
The fresh fig is cooked for hours in a honey syrup or brown sugar cane sugar, flavored with cinnamon. It is customary to eat pieces of cheese. |
| Typical dessert of Quito |
