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Budin (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)

Submitted by: Nande 
Budin is a traditional anise-flavored Puerto Rican bread pudding, this recipe was provide to me by a friend and I thought I share it with you all. Enjoy! 
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Sweet Plantain Pie

Submitted by: nancyzalani Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Layers of mashed plantain sweetened with sugar surround a filling of ground pork and ham with olives and capers in this Puerto Rican recipe. 
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Aranitas (Shredded Green Plantain Patties)

Submitted by: LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Jardines Del Caribe, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Shredded green plantains are shaped into patties, then fried until crisp. Serve these "little spiders" as a snack or side dish. 
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Carne Guisada III

Submitted by: FIVEBRIGS 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
The Perfect Puerto Rican Meal. Everywhere you go this is the one of the main dishes that is served. It goes very well served over steamed rice. 
Photo of: Pollo (Chicken) Fricassee from Puerto Rico

Pollo (Chicken) Fricassee from Puerto Rico

Submitted by: MarisLatinTwist 
Seasoned chicken drumsticks and potatoes are slowly cooked in a puree of bell peppers, onion, and cilantro in this authentic Puerto Rican Pollo Fricassee. You can either make in on the stove or in your slow cooker. It is delicious and very easy to make! Serve with white rice, tostones and a nice salad. 
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Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Provided by: Melanie
A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family. 
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Puerto Rican Pork Roast

Provided by: Kenny Reyes
This recipe was give to me by my grandfather who was a great culinary cook but never published his recipes. this is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that was prepared on a spit, but with modern technology is converted to the kitchen and not as large of an animal. 
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Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Provided by: Lymari
Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers. 
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Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

Submitted by: Country Cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Puerto Rican style pork roast, but done in the slow cooker. It's so tender and flavorful. Best of all, it's so easy to make! 
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Puerto Rican Meat Patties

Provided by: Vicky
Sauteed and seasoned ground beef is enclosed in egg roll wrappers, and deep fried. Wonton wrappers could be used instead, to make smaller cocktail appetizers. 
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Sofrito

Submitted by: FIVEBRIGS 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it. 
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Puerto Rican Garlic Marinade

Submitted by: FIVEBRIGS 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
This sauce/marinade goes well with any type of grilled meat. It gives lots of flavor, the longer the meat marinades, the more flavorful it will be. 
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Habichuelas Guisadas

Submitted by: FIVEBRIGS 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
A perfect side dish for Carne Guisada. These are the Puerto Rican version of beans. 
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Puerto Rican Steamed Rice

Submitted by: FIVEBRIGS 
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
This basic Puerto Rican version of steamed rice goes well with Carne Guisada and Habichuelas Guisada. 
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Pina Colada Sorbet

Submitted by: CALLALILLIE 
Home Town: Canton, South Dakota, USA
Living In: Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
This is the sorbet version of a favorite summertime drink -- Pina Colada! It's creamy, cool, pineapple-coconutty and a wonderful summer dessert which just might inspire a fiesta. 
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Easy Pina Colada French Toast

Submitted by: laughingmagpie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Using a pineapple-coconut drink mix is an easy way to give your french toast a Caribbean flavor. 
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Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

Submitted by: Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
This is a unique Spanish breakfast custard that my Puerto Rican father loved as a child and something my mother made for us as we were growing up. It takes patience to whisk the custard for 25 minutes, but the results are very delicious and warming on a cold winter morning. 
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Bistec Encebollao

Submitted by: HANZOtheRAZOR Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Use any cut of steak when making this easy beef stew. Marinated in oil, oregano, vinegar, and onions, this is a great meal for a busy weeknight. A staple in Puerto Rican cooking. Serve with white rice and tostones. Water can be used in place of beef stock if desired. 
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Coquito II

Submitted by: GISELLE73 
Home Town: Christiansted, Saint Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands
Living In: Tampa, Florida, USA
This a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog. I am Crucian-Puerto Rican (from St. Croix, VI) and we enjoy this made with our own Cruzan Rum. So, kick up your feet and enjoy! 
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Puerto Rican Coquito

Provided by: Teresita Rodriguez
Coquito is a coconut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me! 

 

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