Ceviche for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Ceviche for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly spiced and herbal profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced culantro used that way before.

llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. I explained the a Quito mercado central context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. canelazo hot cinnamon drink was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.