Salvadoran cuisine is a unique blend of indigenous ingredients, European influences, and traditional cooking techniques. It is heavily focused on maize-based dishes, and features a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Common ingredients include tomatoes, chiles, pork, beans, squash, and loroco, a native flower.
Seasoning and spices vary depending on the dish, but commonly used ingredients include garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and achiote. Salvadoran cuisine is known for its rich flavors, and is often served with a side of curtido, a pickled cabbage, onion, and carrot topping.