Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican side dish made with mashed fried plantains, chicharrones, and garlic. It is typically topped with garlic shrimp and it is absolutely delicious!
Habichuelas tiernas con ajo or garlic green beans are a great side dish to pair with almost any meal. Green beans are easy to prepare and this dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. Everyone loves it!
Guineos con mollejas en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas and chicken gizzards marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar.
Yuca majada is a traditional Caribbean dish made by mashing cassava with milk and butter. Think mashed potatoes but yuca. It is typically served as a side dish and it is comforting and delicious. I love making this as a side during the holidays. Everyone loves it!
Yuca con mojo is a traditional Caribbean dish made with boiled cassava marinated in lots of garlic, onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. It is typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round!
Puerto Rican rice with squid is a flavorful rice dish made with aromatics and squid in ink. The squid ink turns the rice black. I add sofrito, garlic, onions, and peppers for added flavor and pair this meal with maduros and salad. It comes together in 25 minutes or less, making it a great option for busy weeknights!
Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce made with fresh herbs and spices. It comes together in less than 10 minutes and is the perfect topping for just about anything. Elevate your dishes with this delicious sauce!
Pegao or Puerto Rican crispy rice is a delicacy on our island and other parts of the Caribbean as well. It goes by many different names but it is usually made the same way. Although it takes some practice making perfectly crispy pegao, once you learn the technique, it will become quite easy. Serve pegao alongside bistec encebollado, pollo al horno, pollo guisado, habichuelas guisadas, or any of your favorite dishes. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect pegao every time!
Arroz apastelado is a Puerto Rican rice dish made with pigeon peas and green bananas. It is basically like combining arroz con gandules and pasteles into one dish. It is popular during the holiday season and has all of the flavors of Christmas in Puerto Rico!
Guineitos en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. They are typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round! Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil or pavochón, and pasteles, Puerto Rican marinated green banana salad is a staple during the holidays!
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