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A bread served in the morning. Pretty simple, similar to the locro soup in the sense that it's ridiculously cost effective.  This recipe was very basic and used to feed the Spanish troops stationed in America.  A good representation of the culmination of Ecuador's history affecting the food.

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This one comes from the fusion.  The Spanish had a big impact on the basics to this dish.  Ceviche isn't solely Ecuadorian, it's eaten all over South America and some places in Europe, but it's a very common taste in Ecuador.  It's composed of squid, scallops, and shrimp.  Enhanced by lime juice, cilantro, onions, olive oil, tomatoes, and cucumber.

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This popular soup can have about 5 portions made for under a dollar. Historically, it was a stable for the poor. (which was most of the population during the conquests) It's cheap ingredients; Potatoes, an onion, milk, cilantro. (Also served with various spices for the wealthier)

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This dish was eaten by the Inca and still is served regularly by Ecuadorian restaurants.  It's a guinea pig that's either grilled or deep fried and tastes similar to chicken. Commonly salty.

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Ecuadorian food is extremely unique. When in the mountains, various spices are used. Near the coast, domesticated animals are commonly used for dairy and meat purposes. Obviously being coast line country, Ecuador is big on seafood.

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How the History is Relevant...            (Specific Examples)

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How the History is Relevant...            (Specific Examples)

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Inca cuisine wasn't the only factor on present day Ecuador's.  Most of the culinary concepts passed to Ecuador by Inca were through the Spanish.  The Spanish  learned cooking techniques related to potatoes. After Inca was simply ruins, the survivors continued their style and the Spanish learned their ways.

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As the Spanish began sending conquistadors to take land from the Americas, eventually the Inca land was targeted for colonization.  Spain's motives to come down from their Northern islands and New Spain were mainly gold based.  Obviously the Spanish had significantly more advanced weaponry and technology.  Eventually, the Inca empire fell to the Spaniards.  (Jabzy, 2015)

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The Inca were a people based out of Peru.  They started as a small tribe in the mountains, but conquered every enemy they discovered and grew to be one of the most powerful Southern American empires of their time.

(Span of empire geographically shown to left)

(History.com Staff, 2015)

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How is Ecuadorian Cuisine Affected by its Native Roots?

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How is Ecuadorian Cuisine Affected by its Native Roots?

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It all goes back to this region's placement in Latin America.  Ecuador was once part of the Inca Empire.  Ecuador had been dominated by scattered tribes, but Inca leaders used force to over power them.