Llapingachos

I grew up eating Llapingachos and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the bright and satisfying was right, choclo corn was handled the way it should be. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tra…

What sets Llapingachos apart is the handling of culantro. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bright and satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied…

I spent an afternoon making Llapingachos from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting aji criollo right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The subtly spiced and herbal result was rewarding once I got it right. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple ti…

Llapingachos opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The bright and satisfying flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Ecuador's position on the equator gives it extraordinary biodiversity of ingredients from coast, highlands, and…