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Puerto Rican Food |
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The cuisine of Puerto Rico is greatly influenced by the Spanish cuisine, and to some extent by Africa, South America and the native inhabitants of the island - the Taino Indians. The locals use a lot of their indigenous food ingredients and seasonings and call their cuisine "cocina criolla". It is recognized for its distinctive flavors and the aromatic variety of their herbs and spices. |
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AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN RECIPES
* Pork With Garbanzo Beans - Diced pork loin stewed with garbanzo beans.
* Camarones al Ajillo - Grilled garlic shrimp recipe.
* Pimientos Rellenos - Green bell peppers stuffed with ground meat.
* Puerto Rican Recipe For Lobster Filling For Pasteles - Traditional Christmas food.
* Arroz Con Pollo - Chicken and rice recipe with sofrito sauce.
* Puerto Rican Plantain Tostones - Double-fried plantain chips.
* Puerto Rican Seafood Paella - Recipe from the river and the sea in Puerto Rico.
* Tortilla De Papas - The Caribbean version of this famous Spanish snack (tapas). |
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