Mote pillo is one of the most typical dishes from Cuenca, the

Azuay Azuay (), Province of Azuay is a province of Ecuador, created on 25 June 1824. It encompasses an area of . Its capital is Cuenca. It is located in the south center of Ecuador in the highlands. Its mountains reach above sea level in the natio ...

province and the whole southern highlands in Ecuador.

Ingredients

According to one of the classic recipes, mote pillo has: corn, eggs, milk, annatto, green onions, and salt. Garlic and cumin are also used.Le-Fort.org
"Mote Pillo"
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References

Ecuadorian cuisine