Chugchucaras

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Chugchucaras is the local delicacy of Latacunga, Ecuador, and the surrounding area. Chugchucaras consists of deep fried pork, hominy (white cooked maize), potatoes, fried plantains, empanadas, and pork rinds. It is accompanied by aji, a spicy sauce made with hot peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions.

This dish uses the different agricultural and animal products available in the area, as well as plaintains that arrive from the lower tropical regions, since Latacunga is on the road from the coastal, tropical areas to Quito.

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