All posts by Alejandra Espinoza

Ecuadorian chef Alejandra Espinoza is the co-owner and creative force behind Somos. Unapologetically ambitious, she's making room for the people, places and palette of Ecuador at the global culinary table through her genre-defining Quito restaurant. After years spent studying, traveling and living abroad Alejandra returned to her home country in 2018 to start a restaurant and a culinary movement that would elevate Ecuadorian cuisine and make it known around the world. Alejandra has a degree in hospitality management, with an additional diploma qualification in culinary arts and restaurant management from the Institute Paul Bocuse.

Ecuadorian Ceviche Recipe

Ceviche is a staple seafood dish in many Latin American countries, though most people associate it with Peruvian food. However, don’t confuse Ecuadorian ceviche with the Peruvian or Mexican versions: it’s more like a soup...

Alejandra Espinoza

December 8, 2022

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Gazpiche

This creative dish presented by Chef Alejandra Espinoza combines a traditional Spanish gazpacho with classic Ecuadorian ceviche, which typically has a red, tomato-based broth. We’ve substituted smoked watermelon for the...

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November 23, 2022

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