Herby Ecuadorian Pan-Fried Cheese Salad

Assemble the ingredients: cheese, parsley, bell pepper, yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, cinnamon.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the cheese and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Ecuadorian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Ecuadorian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.