Llapingachos

Llapingachos rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The subtly spiced and herbal complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using choclo corn correctly takes real skill. llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. I en…

Having eaten Llapingachos at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The fresh and citrusy quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. aji criollo is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference. This is proper an indigenous marke…

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…

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…