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Tag: Puerto Rico
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Tostones
Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Sopa de Mondongo
This simple, nourishing stew of tripe and vegetables is found in innumerable variations throughout Latin America and around the Caribbean.
Sofrito
Sofrito is a mixture of flavorful vegetables and sometimes herbs that is lightly sauteed and used as a base for Latin soups, stews, rice, beans and braises.
Sazón
Sazón means “seasoning” in Spanish. In Puerto Rico, it also refers to a seasoned salt that is widely used in Boricua cooking.
Sancocho
Sancocho is a nourishing stew popular throughout the Latin World. It originated in Spain’s Canary Islands where is is a simple and spicy fish and potato stew.
Mojo Isleño
Mojo isleño is a popular way to prepare fish in Puerto Rico. It’s name can be translated as “islander sauce,” and its components — olives, peppers, garlic and bay leaves — are typically Puerto Rican.
Mojo
This pungent garlic sauce, sometimes called mojo de ajo, can be used as a dip for fried plantain chips, to flavor fried or boiled yuca, or as a marinade for pork.