Caribbean Recipes

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Caribbean: Pasteles

Caribbean: Pasteles

STUFFING 2 pounds diced pork 4 ajíces dulces (small sweet peppers) 1 small onion 2 tablesoons recaito 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon adobo 1 tablespoons oregano (dry flakes) 1 bay leaf MASA DOUGH 4 pounds yautía 6 green bananas 1 tablespoon of salt achiote oil WRAPPING 40 banana leaves (cut into Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Rice Pudding Recipe (Arroz con Leche)

Caribbean: Rice Pudding Recipe (Arroz con Leche)

1/2 cup white rice (long grain) 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cinnamon sticks 1 10-ounce can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ground cinnamon for garnish Preparation: 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the rice, water, salt, and cinnamon sticks for 15 minutes. 2. Add Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Corn Fritters (Frituras de Maiz)

Caribbean: Corn Fritters (Frituras de Maiz)

1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 8.5-ounce can creamed corn 1 egg salt and pepper to taste vegetable oil for frying Preparation: 1. Combine all ingredients, except for the oil, in a bowl and mix well. 2. In a frying pan, add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan to 1/4 inch. 3. Heat Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Papas Rellenas – Stuffed Potato Balls Recipe

Caribbean: Papas Rellenas – Stuffed Potato Balls Recipe

2 pounds mashed potatoes (hot) 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 3 tablespoons butter (or margarine) 4 teaspoons corn starch 2 tablesoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef 4 tablespoons sofrito 4 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt Vegetable oil for deep frying Preparation: 1. Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Lamb and Roasted Pepper Stew Recipe (Chilindrón de Cordero)

Caribbean: Lamb and Roasted Pepper Stew Recipe (Chilindrón de Cordero)

1 tablespoon olive oil 3 pound lamb shoulder 1 cup onions (diced) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 4 ounces Serrano ham (sliced) 1 cup piquillo peppers (chopped) 1 cup dry sherry 1 cup ruby port wine 1 cup dry white wine 1 10-ounce can whole tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs rosemary Preparation: 1. Heat the Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Egg and Onion Salad Recipe ( Ensalada de Huevos y Cebolla)

Caribbean: Egg and Onion Salad Recipe ( Ensalada de Huevos y Cebolla)

1 head of lettuce (washed and torn into pieces) Vinaigrette dressing 4 medium Spanish onions (sliced in rings) 8 hard boiled eggs (sliced in ovals) 1 bunch asparagus tips (blanched) 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation: 1. Toss the torn lettuce with the vinaigrette dressing in a mixing Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Shrimp and Potato Fritters (Bombas de Camarones y Papas)

Caribbean: Shrimp and Potato Fritters (Bombas de Camarones y Papas)

1 pound of warm mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons butter (cut into bits) 2 tablespoons of butter (for sautéing) 1 cup Munster Cheese (grated) 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup parsley (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and de-veined) 1 cup onions (diced) 1/2 cup Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Bacardi Rum Cake

Caribbean: Bacardi Rum Cake

—Cake— 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans or walnuts 1 18-1/2 ounce yellow cake mix 1 1-3/4 ounce (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup cold milk* 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup Bacardi dark rum —Glaze— 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Coconut Flan

Caribbean: Coconut Flan

1 cup sugar (divided into 1/2 cup portions) 2 tablespoons water 5 eggs 1 14-oz can coconut milk 1 cup milk shredded coconut or pineapple chunks for garnish Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit and get the baking pans ready. You will need an 8-inch square baking pan and a large roasting Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Coconut Kisses – Besitos de Coco

Caribbean: Coconut Kisses – Besitos de Coco

3 cups coconut flakes 1/2 cup flour 4 egg yolks 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons coconut (or vanilla) extract Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease a 13x9x2 cookie sheet. 3. In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together into a dough. 4. Divide the dough into Continue Reading...

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