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Over 1,000 miles from the Florida coast, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico consists of a large main island and several smaller ones. Many first time visitors are surprised by the lack of similarity between Puerto Rican cuisine and Mexican fare, but Puerto Rican food is actually a blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino cooking. To produce the unique flavors and color found in Puerto Rican food, generous amounts of two seasoning mixtures, adobo and sofrito, are added to many dishes. Adobo is typically rubbed into meat prior to roasting, while sofrito most often serves as a pungent base for stews, rice, and beans. An average dinner in Puerto Rico might consist of pork, chicken, or beef served up with plantains and a side of rice and beans. Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) and meat pies called pastelon de carne are two savory favorites. Surprisingly, seafood is not commonly eaten in Puerto Rico.
 

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Home Town: Manati, Manati, Puerto Rico
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Living In: Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
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Rico and Josué 

Cooking Level: Beginning
Living In: Torrimar, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
About me: I am originally from Hayward, California. I moved to Puerto Rico to understand my "Roots". I met Josué in Sept 2006 and have stayed here on the island. Josué is from Trujillo Alto…
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Home Town: Levittown, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Living In: Maitland, Florida, USA
About me: I was raised by the best cook I know, my mother Anna, I always watched her cook and learned everything I could. I enjoy cooking food from Puerto Rico but I can cook anything. My f…
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Homestyle Potato chips

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by LatinaCook 
Great! I don't like them too crispy so I cut them with a regular kitchen knife rather than a mandolin or the food processor blade. I reserve the salt for right after frying and I use sea salt. Delicious!
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Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by LatinaCook 
Less vinegar and more brown sugar. Otherwise, pretty good.
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Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by LatinaCook 
Very good and easy. However, I like to use fresh pressed garlic instead of garlic powder. I sautee it with the butter. I added shrimp to the sauce at the end and then stirred in some cooked penne pasta. Yummy.
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