Llapingachos

Llapingachos are fried potato pancakes that originated in Ambato,Ecuador. They are usually served with salsa de maní, a peanut sauce.The potato patties or thick pancakes are stuffed with cheese and cooked on a hot griddle until crispy brown. Llapingachos are one of the most popular dishes to eat in Ecuador because they’re simple and delicious

In Ecuador they are sometimes made with mashed, cooked yuca, or cassava, instead of potato. The yuca or cassava root used to make yapingachos is not to be confused with the similarly spelled yucca, the roots of which are generally not edible.

This fried mashed potato pancakes surrounding a center of cheese which is generally served with baked or fried pork. It is typically served with avocado, sausage, fried egg, tomato and lettuce salad on the side

This dish forms part of Ecuador's culture, and is one of the representative icons of Highland food. Llapingachos are popular not only in Ecuador's Highlands but also in the coast and eastern provinces.