Even as a long-time resident of Ecuador occasional restaurant chef and foodie in general researching this article was a real eye-opener. First of all I don’t really like sweets and I don’t go out of my way to try new ones.
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Seco de Pollo Ecuadorian Chicken Stew
Secondly most convenience stores here sell the same stuff you find in Europe or North America: Nestlé chocolate ice cream under the various Unilever brands and Oreo cookies. It is a small tragedy that fine chocolate is no longer appreciated here especially since Ecuador is one of the largest producers of premium cocoa beans.
Ecuadorians love sweets but don't seem to have a preference for traditional desserts. You'll find mostly western cakes donuts and pastries at the three (!) bakeries within walking distance of my house.
Once you scratch the surface you’ll quickly realize that there’s no reason to subordinate traditional Ecuadorian desserts and pastries to imported recipes. Let’s explore some of the best traditional Ecuadorian sweets and desserts.
