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Pasteles (Spanish pronunciation: [pasˈteles]; singular pastel), also pastelles in the English-speaking Caribbean, are a traditional dish in several Latin American and Caribbean countries. In Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean coast of Colombia, the dish looks like a tamal.
Cuchifritos. Cuchifritos (Spanish pronunciation: [kutʃiˈfɾitos]) or cochifritos refers to various fried foods prepared principally of pork [1] in Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine. In Spain, cuchifritos are a typical dish from Segovia in Castile. The dish consists of pork meat fried in olive oil and garlic and served hot.
Guinea fowl is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that can be prepared as a fricassee in lemon zest, sofrito, wine, raisins, olives, and other ingredients. Roasted and marinated traditionally in adobo, orégano brujo, sazón, citrus, and vinegar and often stiffed with mofongo or arroz junto (rice, beans, and pork).
A version of pastelón prepared with sweet plantains, ground beef, tomato-based sauce and cheese. In Puerto Rico pastelón is considered a Puerto Rican variation of lasagne and inspired by such. Sweet plantains (plátanos maduros) replace the lasagne pasta noodles. The plantains are peeled and then cut lengthwise in to strips, which are then fried.
Generously coat a Bundt pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix cake meal, ground walnuts, baking powder and cinnamon. Set a side. Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. In a ...
Giovanna Huyke-Souffront (born 21 December 1956), known as Giovanna Huyke and "Chef Giovanna", is a Puerto Rican celebrity chef [1] [2] [3] and an international culinary leader often referred to as the “Julia Child of Puerto Rico."
Pastele stew (or pastele de oya y mestura) is a Hawaii inspired pork stew of Puerto Rican origin. It is an adaptation of the dish pasteles introduced by the Puertorriqueños who came to work on the sugar plantations in the early 1900s. [3][4] Pastele making is often a laborious task reserved for special occasions and holidays such as Christmas. [5]
Rooster fighting is a sport that has been part of the Puerto Rican culture for centuries. In 1845, Manuel Alonso, in his book El Gíbaro, wrote that maybe a barrio could lack a church, but no barrio of Puerto Rico lacked a cockfighting venue. The sport was passed in families, from generation to generation.