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Air Fryer Plantain Chips

Air Fryer Plantain Chips

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut both ends of plantain and score along the side through the skin only. Peel skin off and cut plantain in half. Peel into strips using a vegetable peeler.
  3. 3 Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place plantain strips in the basket, making sure they do not touch. Spray top of plantain strips with oil.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 7 to 9 minutes. Use tongs to turn each strip over, and continue frying until crispy, an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with salt.

By Yoly

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  2. 2 While the plantain slices are still warm, place them one at a time between two sheets of wax paper, and flatten by hand to 1/4 inch thick. Return flattened slices to the skillet, and continue frying until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and garlic powder.

By Melanie

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Peel plantain and cut into 1-inch slices. Fill a bowl with 3 cups of cold water.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; add plantain slices in an even layer and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Set skillet aside.
  4. 4 Transfer plantain slices to a chopping board; flatten each one by placing a small plate on top and pressing down.
  5. 5 Dip plantain slices in cold water.
  6. 6 Reheat oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook plantain slices for 1 minute on each side.
  7. 7 Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

By Lymari

Puerto Rican Steamed Rice

Puerto Rican Steamed Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  3. 3 Add rice and cook until the water has just about cooked out; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir again and serve. Rice may be a little sticky and may stick to the bottom of the pot.

By FIVEBRIGS

Cheese-Filled Green Plantains

Cheese-Filled Green Plantains

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the whole plantains with enough water to cover to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the plantains are tender and the skins have cracked, about 45 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Peel the plantains and mash with the salt and pepper until no lumps remain. Roll the mashed plantain into 3 tablespoon size balls around a cube of cheese. Cook the plantain balls in the hot oil in batches until they are golden brown and float to the surface, about 5 minutes. Move the plantain balls around as they cook to ensure they brown evenly. Drain the cooked plantain balls on a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.

By Hyper Jess

Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon together in a large saucepan; stir in milk until evenly blended. Heat over medium-high heat; cook and whisk until reaches a thick consistency, 25 to 30 minutes, making sure to continually whisk while custard cooks to avoid burning or clumping. The custard will thicken as it cools. Divide between bowls.

By Lu

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Add coconut flakes to a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a third shallow bowl until foamy.
  4. 4 Dredge 1 shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg whites. Left up so excess drips back into the bowl. Press into coconut to completely coat. Place coated shrimp, unstacked, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until outsides bright pink, centers opaque and no longer transparent, and coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By girlbob

Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour into the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
  3. 3 Run a thin knife around the edges of each mold; invert onto serving plates. Garnish tops with cinnamon.

By Joanne Guzman

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Rub in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. 4 Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a firm dough; knead briefly.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Break off pieces of dough and shape them into biscuit-like patties.
  6. 6 Place just enough of the dumplings into the hot oil so they are not crowded; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

By Stephanie

Mofongo

Mofongo

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mash garlic with olive oil in a mortar and pestle. Combine garlic mixture with pork rinds in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Fry plantain chunks until golden and crispy, but not brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer fried plantains into the bowl with garlic mixture; toss to coat and mash with the pestle until smooth. Season with salt.
  3. 3 Roll plantain mixture into two large balls or several small balls before serving.

By LatinaCook

Mangu

Mangu

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the plantains and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until plantains are tender but slightly firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cool plantains, and peel.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mash the plantains with the reserved liquid and salt. Transfer to a food processor, mix in the peppers, and puree. Serve the pureed plantain mixture topped with the onions.

By fotografiado

Trini Style Chicken

Trini Style Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and sazon seasoning in a shallow dish. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  2. 2 Heat a Dutch oven or heavy skillet with a lid over medium heat for at least 3 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of the pan, and stir gently until it becomes liquid and caramelizes. Add the chicken, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove cover, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, letting the juices cook down until they are almost gone. Add the bok choy, and cook just until wilted.

By Kimberly

Deviled Eggs with Zip

Deviled Eggs with Zip

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
  2. 2 Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Place yolks in a medium bowl, and mash together with mayonnaise, Chinese hot prepared mustard, yellow mustard, salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Fill the hollowed egg whites with the egg yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Bonnie

Best Pernil Ever

Best Pernil Ever

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
1805 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Crush garlic into small pieces in a mortar and pestle. Add olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper; mash into a paste.
  3. 3 Make 12 deep incisions a few inches apart in roast using a sharp knife. Pack seasoned garlic paste evenly into incisions and over roast.
  4. 4 Transfer roast to a large bowl. Pour in red wine, covering roast completely. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  5. 5 Discard red wine. Place roast fat-side up in a roasting pan; cover with aluminum foil. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Place roast in the preheated oven; reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until slightly pink in the center, about 4 hours.
  7. 7 Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover roast and continue baking until fat is crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
  8. 8 Remove from the oven and let rest before carving, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Dinica

Maicena (Corn Pudding)

Maicena (Corn Pudding)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in milk. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks in a bowl; stir in ¼ cornstarch mixture, then stir into pan. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract to combine.

By Eric Bryant

Surullitos de Maiz (Cornmeal Sticks)

Surullitos de Maiz (Cornmeal Sticks)

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
  2. 2 Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

By CFUCHSLAO

Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style

Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
795 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine garlic cloves, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mortar and pestle; mash into a paste.
  3. 3 Cut deep slits into pork with a small knife. Stuff slits with garlic paste; rub any remaining paste over pork.
  4. 4 Place pork in a plastic roasting bag and put in a roasting pan with a rack. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 8 to 48 hours.
  5. 5 Take pork out of the refrigerator, uncover, and bring to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  7. 7 Roast pork skin-side down in the preheated oven until golden-brown, about 2 hours.
  8. 8 Flip pork and continue roasting, skin-side up, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 2 to 4 hours more.

By Daddy Eddie

Hard Do Bread

Hard Do Bread

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the oil, margarine, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place the loaf into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then turn out onto rack and cool completely.

By Madge

Tembleque

Tembleque

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
163 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.
  3. 3 Pour cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until mixture thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.
  4. 4 Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth out the surface and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Bahamian Baked Grouper

Bahamian Baked Grouper

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange the grouper on a plate. Drizzle the lime juice over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or 8 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  3. 3 Lay the fillets in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Arrange the tomato slices, onion slices, and bell pepper slices atop the fillets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily, about 1 hour.

By Kristal

Hot Pepper Sauce - A Trinidadian Staple

Hot Pepper Sauce - A Trinidadian Staple

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wearing disposable gloves, and being careful not to get any in your eyes or on your skin, roughly chop the habanero peppers. Place the habanero peppers, mango, onion, green onions, and garlic into a blender. Pour in the vinegar, lime juice, and vegetable oil, cover the blender, and pulse until the mixture is very finely chopped. Stop the blender, and add dry mustard powder, salt, curry powder, and lime zest. Blend again until the sauce is smooth. Pour into clean jars, and store in refrigerator.

By Trini