fanesca
Fanesca is a traditional Ecuadorian soup made with a rich mix of grains, beans, and salted fish, typically prepared during Holy Week. It symbolizes unity and religious devotion, bringing together diverse indigenous and Spanish culinary elements in a single, hearty dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb
- 4 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2 cups diced
- 1 cup
- 1 medium
- 3 cloves
- 1
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup ground
- 1
- 4
- 2 stalks
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Ecuadorian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Fanesca originated as a ritual dish combining indigenous Andean ingredients with Spanish-introduced salted bacalao, traditionally consumed to mark the Easter season in Ecuador.
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