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| Food market in Otavalo, not surprisingly it looks just as colorful and fresh as in other South American countries. It actually looks pretty much like Asian markets I have been, too. |
Most travelers always say how they look for local flavors and enjoy local cuisine (or perhaps that they did not enjoy at all, usually there is a strong opinion one way or another).
Hold on. Do most of them? Really? Now that I think about it, the travelers I meet and people who describe themselves as 'travelers' (because they went on a package all-inclusive holidays) say that but it does not give justice to what I think should fall into this category. My own perspective is quite particular and it does not include all-you-can-eat 'local inspired' food experiences. It is true that not all the people are the same adventurous and not all the people have to be into new experiences. I understand that. But then for goodness sake do not call yourself a world traveler and a globetrotter if you are afraid of getting down and dirty with local cuisine.Understanding people through how they prepare and eat their food has long been my secret way of uncovering what lies underneath.
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| Encebollado (no animal products, although I am sure the broth was meat-based) - a hearty soup with potatoes, onions and other stuff ;) limes and hot sauce. For snacks - plantain chips and popcorn. And the way to eat it is to mix everything together in the soup. |
