Butter Beans

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.

Jamaican Oxtail Stew is a rich, hearty dish characterized by tender, slow-cooked oxtail in a deeply flavored brown gravy with butter beans and aromatic spices. It is a beloved comfort food that showcases the island’s vibrant seasoning traditions and resourceful use of less common meat cuts.