The Ecuadorian corviche is an iconic dish that reflects the rich culinary heritage of Ecuador's coast. This gastronomic delight combines the best of local ingredients with traditional cooking techniques, creating a delicacy that delights both locals and visitors.
The preparation process of the corviche begins with the careful selection of green plantains, which are mashed until a smooth and malleable dough is obtained.
This dough is seasoned with a mixture of spices and aromatic herbs, contributing a unique and authentic flavor to the dish.
Shrimp Corviche
Ingredients
8 Green plantains
400 grams of Peanut paste
30 milliliters of Achiote
Cilantro
30 grams of Garlic paste
100 grams of Red onion
50 grams of White onion
80 grams of Peanut paste
300 milliliters of Water
400 grams of Shrimp
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first select the green plantains and mash them until a smooth dough is formed.
Step 2 : Next, season the dough with achiote and spices to add flavor.
Step 3 : Then, prepare the filling with shrimp, onion, garlic paste, and peanut paste, seasoning the mixture with cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 4 : Once the shrimp mixture is ready, fill the dough with this preparation and close it to form the characteristic corviche.
Step 5 : Subsequently, fry the corviche in hot oil until golden on the outside and tender inside.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the corviche accompanied by peanut sauces, spicy chili, or pickled onions to add an extra touch of flavor.
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