Guatita — ‘little belly’ — is a beloved Ecuadorian stew built on book tripe, which is simmered until tender and then bathed in a rich sauce of ground peanuts, achiote, onions, and spices. It is a dish that wears its humble ingredients with pride, and in Guayaquil it is served over rice with avocado and a squeeze of lime.
Peanut-creamy sauce, melt-in-your-mouth tripe
The tripe turns soft and silky, catching every bit of the velvety peanut sauce, which is nutty, savory, and gently warmed by cumin and achiote. Potatoes soak up the sauce and add body, and a bright squeeze of lime at the end cuts through the richness like a ray of sunshine.


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