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Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• beef short rib
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Coat ribs heavily with salt.
3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
4. 4 Transfer ribs to a large glass serving dish and squeeze lime wedges over top. Serve immediately.

By DRIBBS

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• vegetable oil
• green plantain

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Deep fry the plantain slices, about a dozen at a time, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, and salt to taste while still warm.

By Luthiena

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• oil
• plantain

Instructions

1. 1 Place a plate upside-down onto a work surface.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lower plantain slices carefully into the hot oil. Fry until slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the upside-down plate, using a slotted spoon, reserving oil in the skillet. Place a second plate, right-side up, onto plantains. Smash plantain slices by gently pressing top plate into bottom plate.
3. 3 Lower smashed plantains carefully into the hot oil. Fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; sprinkle with salt.

By kat

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• yuca
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place yuca into a large pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until yuca can be pierced easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for several minutes until cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Cut yuca into French fry-sized sticks, discarding fibrous core.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Working in batches, fry yuca in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a paper towel-lined bowl.
6. 6 Season with salt and serve hot.

By The Messy Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• red wine
• rosemary
• new york strip steak

Instructions

1. 1 Combine red wine, salt, and rosemary in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
2. 2 Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Place steaks on the hot skillet and cook to desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of steaks should read about 135 degrees F (62 degrees C) for medium-rare.
3. 3 Pour red wine mixture into the skillet with steaks; let boil for 1 minute. Serve steaks with sauce on a deep platter.

By Susan Wilson

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• cornmeal
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water and salt together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough.
2. 2 Form dough into eight 2-inch diameter balls; pat each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch-thick arepa patty.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
4. 4 Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• yuca root
• canola oil
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the yuca fries in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown them evenly. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon or spatula and season with salt. Squeeze lime juice over them if you like and serve immediately.

By Kristen O'Brien

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• lard
• pinto bean

Instructions

1. 1 Measure water and lard into a large pot. Bring to a boil and add beans. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

By JOEBOB22

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• chipotle chili pepper
• olive oil
• garlic
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place the chipotles in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Allow to soak for 3 minutes; drain. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and discard. Cut the peppers into thin strips.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers and the lime juice; simmer 5 minutes; season with the salt. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

By Bill Echols

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• beet
• potato
• egg
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Place the beets into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and let cool. Peel and dice the beets, and chill.
2. 2 Place the potatoes into a separate saucepan, add water to cover, and stir in salt. Boil the potato cubes until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander set in the sink, and chill.
3. 3 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in 1 to 2 more teaspoons of salt. Very gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, making sure they don't hit the bottom of the pan and crack; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs to a bowl filled with ice and ice water, and let the eggs chill until thoroughly cold. Peel and dice the eggs.
4. 4 Mix the chilled beets, potato cubes, and eggs together in a salad bowl, and gently stir in mayonnaise to taste.

By Linda V

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• egg white
• cream of tartar
• sugar
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a large clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Fold in the lemon zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
3. 3 Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they peel off of the sheet without resistance. Cool on wire racks, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Missy

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• peanut oil
• butter
• plantain
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Round up all your ingredients, and heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.
2. 2 Gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. Fry until plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
3. 3 Drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

By EFlorida

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• garlic
• beef top sirloin
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix crushed garlic and salt together in a bowl until it makes a paste.
2. 2 Rub garlic paste all over meat. Place in a bowl; cover with lemon juice. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Remove meat from lemon juice. Baste with olive oil.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Cook meat on the preheated grill, turning frequently until outer edges are charred, but center is still raw, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; slice off charred edges, cutting against grain.
5. 5 Return raw meat to the grill. Cook until meat is firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• plantain
• refried black bean
• sugar
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place plantains in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
2. 2 Heat refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and salt. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Form a palm-sized amount of mashed plantains into a ball; flatten and place about a teaspoon of bean mixture in the middle; then mold the sides of plantain around beans, making an egg-shaped ball.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), or until a small amount of batter sizzles and browns in oil.
5. 5 Fry rellenitos in hot oil until browned. Drain on paper towels.

By Hellen Gavarrete

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• egg
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sifted flour and butter in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Add egg and pulse until just combined.
2. 2 Dissolve salt in warm water. Add gradually to the food processor and pulse until a soft dough ball forms. Place dough ball into a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Dust a work surface with flour and knead dough for 1 minute. Roll out thinly and cut into rounds; use right away for your favorite sweet or savory empanadas, or freeze for later.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tapioca starch
• water
• vegetable oil
• mexican cheese blend
• egg
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Pour tapioca starch into a wide bowl.
3. 3 Combine 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly pour over the tapioca, mixing with a spoon until evenly combined. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Stir Mexican cheese blend and eggs into the tapioca mixture. Knead dough until soft and sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dough seems dry.
5. 5 Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.

By Moira

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• milk
• oil
• tapioca starch
• egg
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. 2 Bring water, milk, oil, and salt to boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; add tapioca starch and mix well. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer tapioca mixture to a large bowl. Add egg and mix well to combine. Fold in Parmesan cheese and knead until dough is smooth but still sticky.
4. 4 Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll into a small ball; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Megan Hunter

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• dark red bean
• long-grain white rice
• water
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and beans in a large pan; bring to a boil. Add rice. Cover and cook until rice is completely soft, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By avargas88

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• pinto bean
• garlic
• canola oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic in a large pot and cover. Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours. Stir in salt and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more, adding more water if needed during the cook time to ensure the beans remain covered.
2. 2 Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.

By Fred Guevara

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• red wine vinegar
• cilantro
• red onion
• garlic
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vinegar, cilantro, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth.

By elizabethanderson1

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• jalapeno pepper
• green onion
• cilantro
• water
• white vinegar
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, water, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By Marian

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tapioca flour
• milk
• olive oil
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
2. 2 Place tapioca flour in a mixing bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Combine milk, olive oil, and salt in a pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Immediately remove from heat and pour into tapioca in the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough starts to form. Let rest for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add eggs, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and cayenne to the bowl; stir with a fork until thoroughly combined. Use a medium ice cream scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Poke down any jagged bits using a wet finger if desired.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• water
• vegetable oil
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Mix corn meal, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Add hot water and mix with your hands until a dough forms. Roll into a ball and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Fill a pot with about 4 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Divide dough into 4 equal-sized balls. Set aside a small amount of dough for repairing holes after cooking. Place a dough ball onto a sheet of plastic wrap and place a second sheet of plastic wrap on top. Use a pan or plate to flatten the dough into a 1/4-inch thick round. Smooth edges of area with your fingers. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. 4 Place the arepas carefully into the hot oil and fry until puffed, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove arepas from the oil and drain on paper towels until cool until safe to handle.
5. 5 Cut a 3-inch hole near the edge of an arepa. Crack an egg into a small glass and carefully pour it into the hole in the arepa. Repair the hole quickly using reserved dough. Return the arepa to the oil and fry until egg is no longer runny, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining arepas. Let cool briefly.

By rmsabo

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• zapallo squash
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• butter
• canola oil

Instructions

1. 1 Peel, seed, and cut zapallo into chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
2. 2 Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Stir together squash and melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. Cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.
3. 3 Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick, and cut into 3-inch diameter circles. Poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
4. 4 Pour oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cook remainder of dough circles in batches.

By Makka

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• yuca
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place yuca into a pan and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; place yuca on a serving plate.
2. 2 Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.

By Cocina JNOTS

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• quinoa
• chicken broth
• basil pesto
• tomato
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat; stir pesto into quinoa. Fold tomato into mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

By Sarah

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• oregano
• parsley
• cilantro
• garlic
• shallot
• jalapeno pepper
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, oregano, and salt in a small bowl and set aside until oregano has softened, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water-oregano mixture and red wine vinegar and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
3. 3 Cover chimichurri sauce and let sit at room temperature until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.

By Chef Nate

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tapioca flour
• water
• oil
• egg
• yogurt
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour tapioca flour into a medium sized bowl.
2. 2 Combine water, oil, and salt in a saucepan and bring to boil. Pour oil mixture into flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until batter is combined. Let cool slightly. Fold in egg, yogurt, Parmesan cheese into batter.
3. 3 Grease hands with oil and form the batter into 12 balls; arrange on a nonstick baking sheet.
4. 4 Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

By KJCarroll

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• white sugar
• cornmeal
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• milk
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Mix sugar, cornmeal, flour, and salt together in bowl until combined; add eggs.
2. 2 Stir milk and melted butter in a bowl until smooth; stir into the cornmeal mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Grease a griddle; place over high heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of the cornmeal mixture into the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes each side.

By SnL

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tapioca starch
• vegetable oil
• water
• milk
• parmesan cheese
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet
2. 2 Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3 Bring oil, water, and milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch mixture; stir until well mixed and allow dough to rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Mix Parmesan cheese and eggs into dough until well combined. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Eileen Lee