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Puerto Rican recipes
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Alcapurrias
Crispy Puerto Rican fritters made with a green banana and yautÃa dough, stuffed with seasoned ground beef.
Alcapurrias de Yuca
Crispy golden cassava fritters stuffed with a savory Puerto Rican ground beef picadillo filling.
Arroz Amarillo
Puerto Rican yellow rice infused with sofrito and turmeric, a fragrant and golden side dish that pairs with almost any protein.
Arroz con Gandules
Puerto Rico's national rice dish: long-grain rice simmered with pigeon peas, sofrito, sazon, and olives in a richly seasoned one-pot preparation that is savory and deeply satisfyin
Carne Guisada
Puerto Rican stewed beef with potatoes, tomatoes, and olives in a rich gravy, a comfort food classic with fork-tender meat and savory sauce perfect over rice.
Coquito
A rich and creamy Puerto Rican coconut cocktail blended with condensed milk, aromatic cinnamon, and smooth white rum.
Empanadas Puertorriquenas
Fried hand pies with seasoned beef and potato filling, golden and crispy on the outside with savory meat filling inside. A Puerto Rican favorite and popular street food.
Frijoles Puertorriquenos
Puerto Rican stewed beans with sofrito, tomatoes, and ham in a savory broth, a classic side dish with rich flavors that complements nearly every meal.
Jibaritos
Puerto Rican fried plantain sandwiches filled with savory meat, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, a beloved street food with crispy golden exteriors and tender, creamy interiors.
Mallorcas
Rich and soft sweet yeast rolls spiraled into coils and dusted generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm with butter or hot coffee for breakfast.
Mofongo Puertorriqueno
Mashed plantains with garlic, olive oil, and rendered pork cracklings, formed into a dome and served with a rich savory broth, a classic Puerto Rican staple with crispy and creamy
Mofongo with Garlic Shrimp
Twice-fried green plantains mashed with garlic and chicharrones form a savory bowl, then crowned with garlicky sauteed shrimp in a rich butter-wine sauce.
Pasteles
Savory Puerto Rican steamed parcels wrapped in plantain and yuca dough filled with seasoned pork and olives. A labor-intensive holiday classic with layers of flavor and texture tha
Pernil Puertorriqueno
A magnificent garlic-studded roasted pork leg with crispy skin and tender meat, the centerpiece of Puerto Rican celebrations and holidays. The skin crackles and sizzles while the m
Puerto Rican Potato Salad
A creamy and slightly sweet potato salad prepared with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp apple, and diced pimientos. It is a traditional staple for family gatherings and hol
Rabo Encendido
Oxtail stewed with tomatoes, peppers, and olives in a savory gravy, a rich Puerto Rican comfort dish with fall-apart-tender meat and bold, complex flavors.
Sofrito
The aromatic flavor base of Caribbean and Latin cooking, blending bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and culantro into a vibrant, herbaceous paste. Freeze in ice-cube trays for
Sorullos
Golden cornmeal fritters with a crispy exterior and soft, creamy interior. A classic Puerto Rican appetizer or breakfast side dish traditionally served with cheese and mojo sauce.
Tembleque
A traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding set in molds. It has a delicate tremble, smooth texture, and a aromatic dusting of ground cinnamon.
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