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.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about cooking times for baked potatoes. How Long To Bake A Potato. Bake a potato for 45 minutes, in the oven at 400Â°. Clean the potato thoroughly, wrap it in foil, vent it with a fork 5 times, and place it on a cookie sheet or directly onto the oven rack.ow Long To Microwave Baked Potatoes. To make a microwave baked potato, cook it on high heat for 2-4 minutes per side. The time will vary, depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the potato.