Amerindians account for nearly 7% of the population, while Afro-Ecuadorians, who live mostly in Imbabura and Esmeraldas provinces, make up 7% of the population. White people of European descent make up 12.% of Ecuador's population. Most of the ethnic groups of Ecuador descend from the Spanish colonists and South American Indians, as the mixture of these two groups created the Mestizo category.
1 Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.  Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Rub olive oil onto the skins and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Carefully flip potatoes, using tongs, and microwave until the potatoes are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.