Traditional Ecuadorian encebollado: the fresh tuna soup with cassava, lime-pickled red onion and cilantro
Published on: July 29, 2026
Ecuador's most popular soup, hangover cure and coastal breakfast: fresh tuna simmered in a broth of tomato, onion, cumin and cilantro, with tender cassava, topped with red onion pickled in lime. Served with chifles, the green plantain chips, and lime. A recipe from Guayaquil.