Advertisements This is one of the most traditional foods in Puerto Rico. This thin and crispy cod fritters can be found all over the island, mainly in the north coast and are loved by many. These are usually made big as a plate but in this case I’m making them small to serve as anContinue reading “Bacalaitos”
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Guineos en escabeche
Advertisements Have you ever tried green bananas? Yes, unripe bananas can be cooked and eaten! In English it would be maybe marinated bananas, bananas in brine, pickled bananas… you get the point! This is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that you will find at any cookout, gathering, holiday, birthday or any kind of celebration, makesContinue reading “Guineos en escabeche”
Alcapurrias
Advertisements Did you know about alcapurrias? Alcapurrias are an iconic Puerto Rican dish coming straight from our African ancestors. It turns out that alcapurrias were part of the enslaved people’s diet. As you can imagine, the menu for slave labor was not very sophisticated. The common thing was to give them ingredients that were inContinue reading “Alcapurrias”
Cielito Lindo
Advertisements This is one of the most classic appetizers served at parties in Puerto Rico. This party staple is delicious, filling and very easy to make. Notice some of the ingredients don’t have measurements because everything is up to you and how you like it. Some people like a lot of salad, some don’t, someContinue reading “Cielito Lindo”
Cashew Dip
Advertisements The first time I tried this recipe, I fell in love with it; this dip is delicious, filling, and easy to make. This kind of preparation is what most vegans would call “cheese” or “cashew cheese.” I don’t call it cheese since there is not one thing reminding me of cheese in it; inContinue reading “Cashew Dip”
Arroz con gandules
Advertisements Arroz con gandules is a combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork cooked in the same pot with a Puerto Rican-style sofrito. It is the flagship dish of Puerto Rican cuisine, especially on holidays, being also very popular in the Caribbean and northern South America. Traditionally is topped with a banana leaf while cooking,Continue reading “Arroz con gandules”
Tostones
Advertisements Plantains, native to Southeast Asia, were introduced to the Caribbean in the early 16th century. They made their way along trade routes to Africa and were brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish and African slave traders. They quickly adapted to the region’s tropical environment and rapidly dispersed throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, quicklyContinue reading “Tostones”
Sofrito
Advertisements Sofrito is the backbone of Latin cuisine, especially in Puerto Rico, where almost every savory dish calls for some sofrito, even some Italian and Asian fusions. Onions play a big part in sofrito, and they got to the Caribbean for the first time more than 500 years ago, so we are familiar with theContinue reading “Sofrito”