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Caldo Santo – Puerto Rican Seafood Stew

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Back to Recipes Caldo Santo: A Taste of Puerto Rico’s Coastal Tradition Caldo Santo is a rich and flavorful Puerto Rican seafood stew that reflects the island’s deep coastal heritage and Afro-Caribbean roots. Traditionally prepared in regions like Loíza, this comforting dish combines fresh local seafood—often including fish, shrimp, crab, and sometimes lobster—with a luxurious coconut milk broth, infused with sofrito (a blend of garlic, onions, peppers, and herbs), and seasoned with spices like bay leaves, oregano, and a touch of achiote for color and depth. What sets Caldo Santo…

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The Art of Perfecting Pizza Dough and Toppings

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Key Takeaways Discover how the quality of ingredients can elevate your pizza experience. Learn the secrets of kneading, rising, and baking for perfect dough. Explore diverse toppings and seasonings to craft your ideal pizza. Understand the impact of cooking techniques on pizza flavor and texture. The Basics of Perfect Pizza Dough Creating pizza starts with mastering the dough, an essential element that lays the groundwork for what follows. The simple combination of flour, water, yeast, and salt is deceptively basic: the quality and specificity of these ingredients distinguish a good…

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Puerto Rican Arroz con Dulce: A Sweet Taste of Tradition

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Back to Recipes Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, and arroz con dulce (sweet rice pudding) is one of its most beloved desserts. This dish, often reserved for special occasions and holiday celebrations, is a testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage. At its core, arroz con dulce is made with simple ingredients: rice, coconut milk, sugar, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. These components, however, are transformed into something magical through slow cooking and care. The rice is soaked, cooked in spiced coconut milk until…

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Maquinas Para Hacer Pasteles

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Maquinas de hacer Pasteles Maquina de hacer Pasteles & Alcapurrias: para comprar haga click al botón azul de Shop Now o Comprar. Si vive en PR, el shipping es $20 en vez de $70. Favor enviar mensaje para información. Maquina de Pasteles & Alcapurrias – Guayadora de Verduras, Sofrito, Coco y Pilar Cafe Maquina para hacer Pasteles – Pasteles Machine – Maquina Moledora de Viandas Guayadora de Verduras, Sofrito, Frutas, Vegetales, Coco, Pilar Cafe & Rallador de Queso (Grater for Vegetables, Coconut, Coffee & Cheese Grater) Maquina de Moler Vianda…

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Budin de Pan: A Puerto Rican Delight

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Budin de Pan, a beloved Puerto Rican dessert, is a decadent bread pudding that will tantalize your taste buds. This rich and creamy treat is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The secret to its irresistible taste lies in its preparation. Stale bread is soaked in a mixture of milk, cream, eggs, and a touch of vanilla extract, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. This aromatic mixture is then poured into a caramelized pan and baked to golden perfection.…

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Arañitas: Little Spiders Puerto Rican Cooking

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Arañitas are a popular Puerto Rican dish made from grated green plantains, seasoned, and then fried to crispy perfection. The word “arañitas” means “little spiders” in Spanish, which describes their appearance — shredded plantains are gathered and fried until they form a crispy, golden-brown shape reminiscent of a spider’s legs. They are commonly seasoned with garlic, salt, and sometimes a hint of pepper or other spices, giving them a savory and mildly sweet flavor that highlights the natural taste of the plantain. This dish is often served as an appetizer,…

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Flan 101

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Back to Recipes Flan is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert. We’ve all eaten it and love it. Most of us are a bit weary of the task of making it. But, we are here to tell you it is easy. These are the ‘basic’ instructions. All that changes are the ingredients. First prepare the caramel so that it has time to ‘set’ before pouring in the custard. The Caramel The most daunting part of preparing a flan was the caramel. I was always afraid of burning myself or burning the…

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The Boricua Kitchen | the Modern Puerto Rican Cook

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The Boricua Kitchen A modern Puerto Rican cook should have several different sizes of calderos with lids. These pots are versatile and can be used to cook a lot of other foods besides rice. You can make beans and use them as deep fryers. Microwave . . . for fast dinners. You can make simple Puerto Rican rice in the microwave. You can cook a frozen pastel in the microwave by popping into boiling water for only 12 minutes on high. You should have at least one good pilón. How…

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Cooking with Platanos

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The wonderful thing about plátanos (plantains) is that they truly are a versatile food. As a plátano ripens, its high starch content changes to sugar. Plátanos are good at any stage; it just depends on what you want to make. Plátanos are a relative of the banana, but are bigger, less sweet and need to be cooked before they are eaten. Plátanos also keep their shape when cooked, unlike bananas, which get mushy. Green or “unripe” plátanos are starchy vegetables. They can be used in soups, stews, boiled and mashed.…

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Fricase de Pollo

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Back to Recipes Puerto Rican Fricase de Pollo Puerto Rican Fricase de Pollo is a hearty chicken stew with a rich tomato-based sauce. It's a classic comfort food, often featuring tender chicken, potatoes, olives, capers, and a blend of aromatic spices like oregano and sazón. The dish is simmered slowly until the flavors meld together, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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