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Ayacas de Papa: Potato Dough Stuffed in Banana Leaves

posted December 23, 2009 in T's Tasty Bits

This version of the ayaca uses potatoes instead of corn flour, or Maseca, for the version I made here.  The filling is basically the same: chicken, raisins, olives.  The recipe my mom gave me called for longanizas (lohn-gah-NEE-sahs), a.k.a (read full article)

Ayacas de Pollo: Ecuadorean Chicken Tamales wrapped in Banana Leaves

posted October 27, 2009 in T's Tasty Bits

Ayacas de Gallina (ah-YAH-cahs deh gah-YEE-nah) is one of the Ecuadorean versions of the Mexican tamale.  The ayacas, different to the traditional tamales, are wrapped in banana leaves and are very typical in the coastal regions of Ecu (read full article)

Upcoming Ecuadorean Recipes

posted October 12, 2009 in T's Tasty Bits

I wanted to post a preview of the dishes I will be working on over the next week or two:Arroz con Menestra y Carne Asada - (ah-ROHS cohn meh-NES-trah ee CAR-neh a-SAH-dah) This is a lentil stew served with white rice and grilled meat.  Refrito i (read full article)

On a Lazy Sunday Evening, it is Tilapia and a Salad

posted October 12, 2009 in T's Tasty Bits

On the weekends, my husband and I love to take a stroll down the streets of SoHo in New York City.  We begin by visiting our old neighborhood of Tribeca, and walking up along Broadway in the middle of all the craziness.  While we try to avo (read full article)

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