Identification of the predominant gastronomic culture in Isla Trinitaria - South of Guayaquil

Abstract

Guayas, generally one of the most populated provinces on the Ecuadorian coast, has a diverse gastronomy influenced by customs and traditions rooted throughout generations. Guayaquil is the capital of the province, an epicentre that highlights an amalgam of customs, traditions, culture, tourism and gastronomy distinctive of its main canton. The city is divided into four main sectors: North, South, East and West. In the southern sector of Guayaquil is the Trinitaria Island, where the gastronomic fair "La Sazón de Mis Ancestros" is held annually. This event emphasizes the rich gastronomy of Esmeraldas, with a group of ladies willing to undertake in the preparation of different dishes of the province of Esmeraldas, that is to say, to introduce these typical dishes in the Trinitaria Island, such as encocao of fish and seafood, the casserole of fish and seafood, shrimp salad, among others. This representation gives us access to appreciate the gastronomic culture prevailing in this specific area.