It's a hearty breakfast favorite in the South American country - Tigrillo. And its main ingredient is Ecuador's huge green plantain. The dish is full of flavor, energy and keeps you full for hours!
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Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and on NPR.org.
