Ecuadorian Food in New York

Ecuadorian Food in New York

Instructions (Indicaciones)

• Read the text(lee el texto)

• Look up in the dictionary the words you don't understand. (busca en el diccionario las palabras que no entiendas)

• Choose the description for the picture(escoge la descripcion correcta para la imagen)

• Answer the questions in complete sentences (Responde las preguntas con oraciones completas)

Tom lives in New York, but he and his parents were born in Ecuador. Tom loves Ecuadorian culture and traditions, and he especially loves Ecuadorian food. He travelled to Ecuador last year and he tried many typical dishes from the Coast, the Amazon, and the Highlands. Now, he wants to invite Paula to have dinner in an Ecuadorian restaurant in New York. He found the restaurant Ñaño Ecuadorian Kitchen. Let’s read the restaurant review.

I’ve tried a lot of cuisines over the years, but I had never had Ecuadorian. I’m glad I stopped by, because I just learned it is delicious! Prices were reasonable ($14-$15) and the service was excellent. The owner is very friendly; he is the chef and he also serves the food. It is a small and cozy restaurant, but there is no parking available in the area. 

Encocado de Camarón: I absolutely love patacones, so this was perfect for me. Basically, they are patacones molded into a small cup shape with shrimp in the middle. It looks like an appetizer you can eat with your hands!

Fritada: Fried pork chunks, because obviously crispy pork is the best kind of pork! The dish also comes with a mix of other stuff: fried potato chunks, avocado slices, pickled onions (which pair perfectly with the pork), sweet plantains, and salad. 

Seco de Pollo: I can see why everyone loves this! The chicken was so tender. The sauce wasn’t spicy, but it was full of delicious spices. It had a unique taste that was different from the other Latin American cuisines I’ve had.

Multiple Choice

Match the picture with the description:

• Dish A. Shrimp in little cups.

• Dish B. Chicken with a delicious sauce.

• Dish C. Fried pork, salad, avocado, potatoes.

Multiple Choice

Match the picture with the description:

• Dish A. Shrimp in little cups.

• Dish B. Chicken with a delicious sauce.

• Dish C. Fried pork, salad, avocado, potatoes.

Multiple Choice

Match the picture with the description:

• Dish A. Shrimp in little cups.

• Dish B. Chicken with a delicious sauce.

• Dish C. Fried pork, salad, avocado, potatoes.

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What is a good restaurant for you?

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Mention 5 characteristics that a good restaurant must have:

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What´s your favorite kind of food?

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• Do you have a favorite restaurant?

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Why do you recommend it?