Llapingacho
Handmade tortillas de papa
Tungurahua
In this province, agriculture is one of the activities with greater relevance of the population. Potato cultivation is a major source of employment and income in rural areas.
Useful Data
The region Located at the center of the Andean alley, its capital is Ambato. The city of Baños de Agua santa is considered the capital of adventure in the country and is among the main destinations of the Ecuador.
Weather The annual average temperature is 15° C and 18° C in the lowlands.
El llapingacho is of pre-Hispanic and Creole origin. It’s potato tortillas made with fresh cheese and fried onions. First, peeled potatoes are cooked in salted water until boiling and softened; annatto is added to give color. the potatoes are crushed with a spoon or a mallet, until a firm consistency; Then they are shaped by hand and fried with lard.
Its name comes from the Kichwa ‘llapina’ which means to crush and Spanish ‘mush’, soft mass. They are traditionally served with chorizo, fried egg, beet and avocado salad.
The dish is of everyday consumption, it’s easily found in restaurants, markets and local food fairs.
Traditional dish of potato tortillas, served with chorizo, fried egg, beetroot and lettuce salad.
Traditional drink
Chocolate Ambateño It is a hot drink prepared with artisan chocolate tablets diluted in water or milk, cinnamon, clove smell and brown sugar or regular sugar is added.
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