Fritada

Fritada at this place was fine. The earthy from corn flavour was there but not distinguished. culantro was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to…

I spent three months trying every version of Fritada I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled aji criollo with genuine knowledge and the fresh and citrusy result was noticeably superior. Ecuador's position on the equator gives it extraordinary biodiv…

Fritada opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The fresh and citrusy flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. Understanding that context made t…

Fritada here was solidly made — earthy from corn without anything to complain about. choclo corn was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The a Quit…

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Fritada correctly. The instructor explained why tomate de árbol tree tomato is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The earthy from corn result when you make it yourself is different. llapingachos potato ca…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Fritada made with real commitment to aji criollo and technique. The subtly spiced and herbal result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Fritada. I ordered it with canelazo hot cinnamon drink and the bright and satisfying elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. aji criollo in particular became more prominent in a good way. llapingachos potato cakes are a …

I spent an afternoon making Fritada from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting mote hominy right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The earthy from corn result was rewarding once I got it right. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean …

I've now had Fritada prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises aji criollo in the way llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The fresh and citrusy character is more pronounced and di…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Fritada well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The fresh and citrusy base was authentic and the use of mote hominy showed real knowledge. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. T…