Cuy is a traditional dish – a delicacy – in Ecuador. And yes, cuy are guinea pigs. In this post, I share my experience visiting a cuy farm and eating fresh roasted cuy. I also share my thoughts on adapting to new cultures. Culture. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word? Perhaps [...]
So, what do people in Ecuador eat? In this post. you’ll learn about 15 typical dishes in Ecuador. What Do People In Ecuador Eat? My Favorite 15 There are so many wonderful things about Ecuador – the scenery, the people and the culture. A big part of Ecuadorian culture is their food, passed down for [...]
One of the things tourists and expats enjoy seeing in Cuenca Ecuador is the street food. And The Winners Are… There are a number of different things sold as street food in Cuenca, like salchipapas (french fries with a sausage/wiener on top,) bags of fruit or coconut slices, and the pastel colored meringue with sprinkles [...]
While we were researching Ecuador as a potential place to relocate, one of the customs that surprised us was that they ate Guinea pigs! In Canada we had only ever seen Guinea pigs , being sold in pet stores, so we had never thought about eating them. As we became serious about moving to Ecuador, more [...]
Shortly after your arrival in Cuenca, you’ll realize that there are some pretty unique things here. Roasted Cuy For example, you may wonder what the small chicken-sized animal is – on a stick – roasting over a grill. It is known locally as “cuy”. It is what we know as guinea pig, and it is [...]
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