One of the best ways to explore a new place is by sampling local cuisine.
In Puerto Rico, food is an amalgamation of cultures—the influence of native Taino Indians, Spanish and African settlers all adding up to making Puerto Rican cuisine a distinctive feast of flavors.
If you are headed to this Caribbean gem, here are five definitely must-try culinary delights.
1. Mofongo. Mofongo is a fried plantain-based dish made with a concoction of broth, garlic, olive oil, pork cracklings (or bacon bits). It can also be made with vegetarian fillings, shrimp, steak or seafood. It is the unofficial king of Comida Criolla and every self-respecting Puerto Rican restaurant has their own version of the recipe.
2. Arroz con gandules. This traditional dish is a combination of rice, pigeon peas and pork, and is a signature item in Puerto Rican cuisine. It is served mainly during holidays and special occasions. Arroz con gandules is cooked in the same pot as the sofrito or the sauce base. The sofrito is the most important part of seasoning the rice and is typically prepared a day before.
3. Pasteles. Another standard holiday season dish is pasteles or pies. Unlike dessert pastry, pasteles is made with chopped meat, shellfish, chicken, raisins, spices, capers, olives, sofrito and often, garbanzo beans. It is then wrapped in banana or plantain leaf and boiled.
4. Asopao. Asopao is a homemade classic. It is a savory soup normally made with chicken and rice. Like the mofongo, it can be made with several varieties including chicken, shellfish, pork, ham, pigeon peas, olives, tomatoes and other ingredients.
5. Ajonjoli. This traditional beverage is water boiled with sugar, vanilla and cinnamon sticks. Water is poured over ground sesame seeds and left over night. Water is then squeezed through a cheese cloth, afterwards, evaporated milk or fresh milk is added. Sometimes ground rice, ground almonds, coconut milk, allspice, rum, barley and lime zest are also added especially when it is prepared at home.
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References:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaloverro/2013/05/06/the-cuisine-of-puerto-rico-an-island-full-of-flavor/
http://gopuertorico.about.com/od/top5attractions/tp/FiveFoodsofPR.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rican_cuisine#Holiday_dishes
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