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.
1 Bake about 45 minutes. 2  Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot. 3  Do not over bake. 4  This method keeps the potato skins firm and crisp. 5  If time is short, place potatoes in microwave and cook on high about 10 minutes. 6  Remove and then place in 350Â°F oven to finish cooking. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. 2  TO COOK FROZEN POTATOES: Preheat oven to 350Â°F. 3  Place potatoes on baking sheet and loosely cover with aluminum foil. 4  Bake about 45 minutes. 5  Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot.