Back to Recipes Alcapurrias are a beloved Puerto Rican street food, typically made with a dough of green bananas. The dough is then filled with seasoned ground meat and deep-fried to golden perfection. These savory fritters are often enjoyed with a side of mayo ketchup and they are a popular snack or appetizer
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Pasteles de Masa | Pasteles Recipe
Back to Recipes Pasteles de Masa Pasteles are a beloved Puerto Rican dish made with a masa of grated green bananas or yuca, they're filled with a savory meat mixture (often pork or chicken) and wrapped in banana leaves. This combination creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Pasteles are typically enjoyed during holidays and special occasions, symbolizing tradition and family gatherings. Pasteles de Masa 4 lb carne de cerdo Sal 1/4 taza de aceite de achiote 10 hojas de Recao 1 cdta Orégano 1 pimiento verde – picado…
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Coffee is the world’s most popular beverage. It is grown in many countries, and comes in endless flavors, strengths, and varieties. And guess what? That’s perfectly fine. While many would have you to believe, drinking coffee is bad for you, the research shows otherwise. Coffee (in moderation) can actually be very beneficial to your body, skin, and brain. Here are 6 of the many reasons you should start every day with a cup of coffee. …or Joe as it is commonly referred to in the United States. #1 – It…
Read MoreHealthy Rican Founder Mayra Luz Colon
At Healthy Rican, we’re on a mission to bring the tasty culture-rich flavors of Latin and Puerto Rican cuisine to kitchens everywhere, while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Born from a deep love for our cultural heritage and a commitment to wellness, Healthy Rican offers an exciting line of all-natural seasonings crafted with the finest ingredients nature has to offer. At Healthy Rican, we believe that people no longer have to choose between quick ‘n’ easy or healthy. We exist so that healthy eaters no longer have to choose between quick…
Read MoreAdobo Seasoning | A Must Have for any Puerto Rican Kitchen
Back to Recipes Adobo Seasoning is a must have Puerto Rican spice. It is sold commercially just about every where now. But of course, it is always better when it is homemade. Use fresh ingredients and select the coarse grind. Adobo Seasoning is a must have Puerto Rican spice. It is sold commercially just about every where now. But of course, it is always better when it is homemade. * I add a few dashes of chayanne pepper to my homemade Adobo. Popular Brands Badia Adobo Adobo with Pepper is an…
Read MoreAsopao de Pollo
Back to Recipes Asopao de Pollo is a deliciously hearty Puerto Rican chicken stew made with sofrito, adobo seasoning, and rice. Check out Salima’s Kitchen Recipe
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Back to Recipes Ensalada de Pulpo Ensalada de Pulpo is a Puerto Rican-style octopus salad with onions, peppers, and olives. It's usually served with tostones.
Read MoreHabichuelas Guisada
Back to Recipes Habichuelas Guisada the standard side dish for most Puerto Rican meals includes rice and beans
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Back to Recipes Tembleque – Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding Tembleque is a coconut dessert pudding from Puerto Rico similar to blancmange and related to Latin American manjar blancos and Filipino maja blanca. It is one of the most popular desserts in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Read MoreBoricua Recipes | Recetas Boricua
Boricua Recipes – more coming soon Frituras Alcapurrias Bacalaitos Main Dishes Asopao de Camarones Asopao de Pollo Bacalao con Vianda Carne Guisada Caldo Santo Ensalada de Pulpo Fricase de Pollo Habichuelas Guisada Lechon Mofongo Pastelón Pernil Sancocho Seasonings Adobo Sofrito Side Dishes Arroz con Gandules Escabeche de Guineos Pan de Agua Pasteles de Masa Tostones Desserts Arroz con Dulce Flan Tembleque Beverages Coquito
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