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Puerto Rico

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.

	Featured Cook emily Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico
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Lisa

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Home Town: Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Living In: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

About me: I have been cooking all my life just about. Learned to cook at age 7. Enjoy entertaining and trying out new recipes. Have done catering for special occassions.