5 Popular Puerto Rican RecipesDo you have a hankering for Puerto Rican cuisine? Try these succulent recipes on for size.

 

Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)

“Crispy fried plantains. A plantain is a very firm banana. Serve as side dish with your meal or as appetizers.” — Lymari

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Classic Beans and RiceClassic Black Beans and Rice

Dawn‘s Note:

This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes about 30 minutes to cook.

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Pasteles (Green Banana and Pork Tamales)Pasteles (Green Banana and Pork Tamales)

These flavorful tamales are sold from street stands during the holidays in Puerto Rico.

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MofongoMofongo

Do you like mofongo? Try this.

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Puerto Rican-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Fried Sweet PlantainsPuerto Rican-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Fried Sweet Plantains

Try Emeril’s recipe. Bam! You ought to love it.

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