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Ecuador

If you brighten food with citrus and achiote, you cook Ecuador.

AchioteCuminSazónCilantroCitrusGarlic

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Ecuador and Panamá both lean on Achiote, Cumin, Sazón, Cilantro, Garlic — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Ecuador

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Ceviche de Camaron

AppetizerShrimp

Key ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • lime
  • tomato
  • onion
  • orange
  • Cumin
  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Achiote

Technique overview

  1. Poach shrimp
  2. marinate in citrus with cumin, cilantro
  3. chill.

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Seco de Pollo

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • beer
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • Achiote
  • Cumin
  • Sazón
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Brown chicken with achiote
  2. braise in beer and cilantro 40m.

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Llapingachos

SidePotato

Key ingredients

  • Potato
  • cheese
  • onion
  • Achiote
  • Cumin
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Mash potato with achiote
  2. stuff with cheese
  3. pan-fry.

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Ecuador — good to know

What spices are used in Ecuador cooking?

Ecuador cooking leans on Achiote, Cumin, Sazón, Cilantro, Citrus, Garlic.

What’s an easy Ecuador recipe to make at home?

Try Ceviche de Camaron — it calls for Cumin, Cilantro, Garlic, Achiote. Poach shrimp; marinate in citrus with cumin, cilantro; chill.

What should I cook for a Ecuador watch party?

Make Ceviche de Camaron and Seco de Pollo — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.