Top 5 typical dishes of Guayaquil

Dishes for recovering Guayacos´ flavors

Our proposal goes beyond the culinary topic. It is about recovering traditions, smells and gastronomic identity of Guayaquil , the " Pearl of the Pacific ", which welcomes you with open arms and great culinary recommendations filling with flavor and colors this destination. 

Choosing five (5) dishes is a difficult task, because the city presents an wide range of preparations and combinations, however we note the winners here:

Encebollado

This dish is always as one of the favorites. It is prepared of albacore , cassava , tomato, red onion and more ingredients, this delicious  preparation captive followers. There are a diversity of recipes,, each recipe has its own personal touch.     

The first vestiges of the appearance of onions in America is dated from the 18th century. According to the story, this dish has its origin in the year 1940, which started as a spicy chicken.

Historians say Encebollado was born in Guayaquil. Taste it is an explosion of smells, flavors and memories. This dish is served with chifle (fried plantain), bread or rice.

Guatita

A dish of the Ecuadorian Coast, which is consumed for everybody, all taste this preparation that has tripe and sliced potatoes.   

According to the history, this dish was introduced in the country by the year 1920, by Europeans. It is based on mondongo, the preparation includes tomato, onion , pepper , garlic , herb and the special touch of peanuts . Although its preparation is simple it takes patience and time to cook it.       

Bolon

If you are looking for traditional food, you can not miss the bolón (it can prepared with cheese, pork rinds or mixed ). The origin of this dish is unsure, however it is a traditional snack from the montuvio people. It is also known that it emerged on the Ecuadorian Coast.    

It is usually served for breakfast, accompanied by a cup of filtered coffee.

History tells us that in the coasts of Ecuador, before the wheat arrives in 1852, patacones or even the well-known green bolon was consumed, so from that time until today the consumption of this exquisite dish has been strengthened and spread.

Morocho

A special beverage to the cold nights of Guayaquil. Its unique aroma is given by spices as cinnamon, and its particular flavor is thanks to panela and milk. The morocho dates from the pre-hispanic era, with variation in the preparation way. Each ingredient has changed over time, the tastes of the colonizers greatly influenced the preparation.     

It became popular in the Guayaquil houses, about thirty years ago.

Pig sandwich

The guaiac cuisine is characterized by delicious and simple dishes. The pig sandwich is very traditional example, this is usually tasted at noon or at the end of the workday. It is prepared with different spices.  

It is prepared with rolled bread, pickled red onion and a crispy and delicate piece of leather. depending on taste, some consumers add a touch of chili pepper.

Many businesses are very traditional, with a trajectory of more than 50 years of experience. According to history on 1943 appear the first kiosk with this product for selling.