I had the opportunity to sign up for a Latin American Cuisine Class for one of my classes this semester. This class has allowed me to learn about different dishes that are made in Latin America and which are extremely popular in Costa Rica. I am someone who has no experience in the kitchen yet has a big appetite, especially for trying new things! Come along on my journey to learn about this common soup dish in Costa Rica!
The very first dish that I made in my cooking class was Crema de Ayote, or pumpkin soup. This dish consists of a vibrant yellow puree and is typically served along with hard-boiled eggs and garlic-buttered toast. Paprika is sprinkled on top for aesthetics! The puree itself contains ayote (pumpkin), crema dulce (milk cream or sweet cream), culantro coyote (coriander), ajo (garlic) and sal y pimienta (salt and pepper). The ayote was more like a squash rather than a traditional pumpkin that you might envision. Cheese is a very common addition to dishes in Costa Rica, so, shredded mozzarella was added for an intensified creaminess.
