Chugchucaras
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Chugchucarasis the local delicacy ofLatacunga,Ecuador,and the surrounding area. Chugchucaras consists of deep fried pork,mote(boiledhominy), potatoes, friedplantains,empanadas,andpork rinds.It is accompanied byaji,a spicy sauce made with hot peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions.[1]
Chugchucaras comes from two words inKichwa(Ecuador's indigenous language): Chukchuna which means "trembling"; and Kara meaning "pig skin".[2]
This dish uses the different agricultural and animal products available in the area, as well as plantains that arrive from the lower tropical regions, since Latacunga is on trade routes between coastal, tropical areas andQuito.
Although it is originally from Latacunga, this local delicacy can also be found in other cities of Ecuador.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Network, Viva Publishing (2008).V!VA Travel Guides: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.Viva Publishing Network.ISBN978-0-9791264-2-0.
- ^"Chugchucaras".Ecuador Travel.Archived fromthe originalon May 7, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 23,2021.
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