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seco de chivo

Name: seco de chivo
Cuisine: Ecuadorian
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat; 1 cup beer; 1 large onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 medium tomato; 1 tablespoon achiote (annatto); 1 teaspoon cumin; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Seco de chivo is a traditional Ecuadorian goat stew known for its rich, tangy, and savory flavors, often enhanced with beer or chicha and a blend of local herbs. It is a festive dish commonly served at gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the coastal and Andean influences in Ecuadorian cuisine.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Indigenous70%

Spanish30%

Ingredients

goat meat
2 lbs
beer
1 cup
onion
1 large
garlic
4 cloves
cilantro
1/2 cup chopped
tomato
2 medium
achiote (annatto)
1 tablespoon
cumin
1 teaspoon
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

This dish originates from the coastal regions of Ecuador, where goat meat was abundant and stewing techniques were adapted from indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous70%

ingredients+techniques

Spanish30%

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Techniques

marinating sautéing stewing browning

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