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guatita

Name: guatita
Cuisine: Ecuadorian
Ingredients: 1 kg beef tripe; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 medium tomato; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp achiote (annatto) oil; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 medium potatoes; 4 cups water or broth

Guatita is a traditional Ecuadorian stew made from tenderized beef tripe cooked in a rich peanut sauce. It is savory, creamy, and often served with rice and avocado, holding a special place in Ecuadorian gastronomy as a beloved comfort food and a popular breakfast or lunch dish.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Indigenous70%

Spanish30%

Ingredients

beef tripe
1 kg
peanut butter
1 cup
onion
1 large
garlic
3 cloves
tomato
2 medium
cumin
1 tsp
achiote (annatto) oil
2 tbsp
cilantro
1/4 cup chopped
potatoes
2 medium
water or broth
4 cups

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Guatita traces its origins to indigenous Andean and coastal culinary traditions, blending local ingredients with Spanish influences during colonial times to create a hearty and flavorful stew.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous70%

ingredients+techniques

Spanish30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling sautéing simmering stewing

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