Salprieta facts for kids
Salprieta is a special and tasty side dish from Ecuador, especially popular in the Manabí Province. It's like a seasoning or a condiment that people use to make their food even more delicious! You can often find it served with dishes made from fish, plantains, or rice.
What is Salprieta?
Salprieta is a unique mix of toasted corn and toasted peanuts. These ingredients are ground into a coarse powder. Then, they are mixed with other yummy flavors like finely chopped coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sometimes, a little achiote oil is added. This oil gives the mixture a nice, warm color.
How is Salprieta Made?
Making salprieta is quite simple!
- First, equal amounts of corn and peanuts are toasted. This brings out their nutty flavor.
- Next, the toasted corn and peanuts are ground into a coarse powder. This means they are not ground super fine, but still have a bit of texture.
- After that, fresh coriander is chopped very finely.
- Finally, all the ingredients – the ground corn and peanuts, coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper – are mixed together. If someone wants to add color, a little achiote oil is stirred in.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name "salprieta" comes from two Spanish words:
- Sal means "salt."
- Prieta means "dense" or "dark."
So, the name describes the dark, dense, and salty mixture that is salprieta!
See also
In Spanish: Sal prieta para niños
