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1. Mofongo
Mofongo is the signature dish of Puerto Rico. African at origin, the tasty concoction is made from fried green plantains or fried yuca which is mashed and seasoned with garlic, olive oil and virtually unlimited choice of fillings from vegetarian to shrimp, steak, pork or seafood.
2. Asopao
Asopao is a soup, a gumbo and a stew, all at the same time. Made with rice, chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, or any combination of the above, it’s an easy, hearty one-dish meal that will bring flavors to your palate.
3. Lechon
Meat lovers will have a tough time resisting a succulent bite of roast suckling pig, which in Puerto Rico is called Lechon. Before the pig is placed on a large stick above the flaming charcoal, it’s also stuffed with a variety of herbs and vegetables (garlic, lemongrass, onions or ginger). As a result you get tender meat and a dark brown, and crispy skin.
4. Carne Guisada III
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.
5. Puerto Rican Garlic Marinade
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.
6. Slow Cooker Pernil Pork
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 cook.
7. Gandule Rice
This exotic pork and rice dish is well worth the effort to track down the specialty ingredients. Achiote seeds from the annatto tree blend with the earthy flavors of onion, garlic, olives and tomatoes. A handful of cilantro makes a refreshing finish.
8. Jibarito
Popular in Chicago, the jibarito is an authentic Puerto Rican sandwich made with flattened fried plantains instead of bread.
9. Jerk Chicken
If you have the heart for the spiciest and fieriest of meals, under no circumstances should you miss sampling this delicacy. This dish tells the story of a chicken marinated in a fiery marinade and grilled to the succulence that’s hard to forget.
10. Conch Chowder from Grand Cayman
This shell fish dish cooked in a spicy blend of Cayman peppers, tomato and herbs makes you want for more. No wonder, why people love it so much.
11. Shark and Bake
The Shark and Bake sandwich is most famously prepared at the picturesque Maracas Beach, where the seasoned and fried shark files are wrapped in wheat flour rolls, fried and served with a tangy dip.
12. Rabbit with Pork
Stop at San Lorenzo, a food stand and sample some Rabbit, more Roasted Pork and some White Rice with Salt Pork.
13. Flying Fish and Macaroni Pie
From Barbados, these flavored, golden fried fish fillets served with Bajan macaroni pie are a must try.
14. Strange Flavours Icecream
The small town of Lares is known locally for it’s Ice Cream shop. The shop sells some strange flavors. In Lares one can try several including Sesame Seed Ice Cream, Cod Fish Ice Cream, Garlic Ice Cream, Corn Ice Cream and Sea Grape Ice Cream.
15. Puerto Rican Coquito
Coquito is a coconut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. Also, the Coquito II is a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog and is made with Cruzan Rum.
- By Sunil R Yadav
1. Mofongo
Mofongo is the signature dish of Puerto Rico. African at origin, the tasty concoction is made from fried green plantains or fried yuca which is mashed and seasoned with garlic, olive oil and virtually unlimited choice of fillings from vegetarian to shrimp, steak, pork or seafood.
2. Asopao
Asopao is a soup, a gumbo and a stew, all at the same time. Made with rice, chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, or any combination of the above, it’s an easy, hearty one-dish meal that will bring flavors to your palate.
3. Lechon
Meat lovers will have a tough time resisting a succulent bite of roast suckling pig, which in Puerto Rico is called Lechon. Before the pig is placed on a large stick above the flaming charcoal, it’s also stuffed with a variety of herbs and vegetables (garlic, lemongrass, onions or ginger). As a result you get tender meat and a dark brown, and crispy skin.
4. Carne Guisada III
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.
5. Puerto Rican Garlic Marinade
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.
6. Slow Cooker Pernil Pork
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 cook.
7. Gandule Rice
This exotic pork and rice dish is well worth the effort to track down the specialty ingredients. Achiote seeds from the annatto tree blend with the earthy flavors of onion, garlic, olives and tomatoes. A handful of cilantro makes a refreshing finish.
8. Jibarito
Popular in Chicago, the jibarito is an authentic Puerto Rican sandwich made with flattened fried plantains instead of bread.
9. Jerk Chicken
If you have the heart for the spiciest and fieriest of meals, under no circumstances should you miss sampling this delicacy. This dish tells the story of a chicken marinated in a fiery marinade and grilled to the succulence that’s hard to forget.
10. Conch Chowder from Grand Cayman
This shell fish dish cooked in a spicy blend of Cayman peppers, tomato and herbs makes you want for more. No wonder, why people love it so much.
11. Shark and Bake
The Shark and Bake sandwich is most famously prepared at the picturesque Maracas Beach, where the seasoned and fried shark files are wrapped in wheat flour rolls, fried and served with a tangy dip.
12. Rabbit with Pork
Stop at San Lorenzo, a food stand and sample some Rabbit, more Roasted Pork and some White Rice with Salt Pork.
13. Flying Fish and Macaroni Pie
From Barbados, these flavored, golden fried fish fillets served with Bajan macaroni pie are a must try.
14. Strange Flavours Icecream
The small town of Lares is known locally for it’s Ice Cream shop. The shop sells some strange flavors. In Lares one can try several including Sesame Seed Ice Cream, Cod Fish Ice Cream, Garlic Ice Cream, Corn Ice Cream and Sea Grape Ice Cream.
15. Puerto Rican Coquito
Coquito is a coconut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. Also, the Coquito II is a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog and is made with Cruzan Rum.
- By Sunil R Yadav
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