Highland classics of potatoes, pork, and peanut sauce
In the Andean highlands, Ecuadorian food leans into potatoes, corn, and pork, with hearty, home-style plates that feel built for cool mountain weather. Iconic dishes include llapingachos (cheese-stuffed potato patties often paired with peanut sauce and eggs), as well as pork-centered celebrations like hornado and fritada, which are common βmarket dayβ favorites.