Mojito (Cuba)
This is a favorite in Cuba. Ernest Hemingway was particularly fond of it.
Juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 or 3 fresh mint leaves and 1 sprig mint, for garnish Crushed ice 1 1/2 ounces white rum Club soda
Stir lime juice and sugar in a tall drink glass until the sugar dissolves. […]
Haitian Bread (Pain Haïtien)
2 packages active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 155 degrees F) 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon freeze-dried instant coffee 2 tablespoons milk
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large […]
Puerto Rican Cheese Fritters
1/2 pound Gouda, Swiss, or Cheddar cheese, grated 1 egg 2 tablespoons cornstarch Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional) Bread crumbs (for coating) Vegetable oil for (deep-frying)
Combine the cheese, egg, cornstarch and cayenne in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on high speed until well blended. Roll into small balls using […]
Mofongo (Puerto Rico)
3 light green plantains Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying) 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces chicharrones (cracklings) Salt (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Peel plantains by slicing off the ends and cutting 3 or 4 lengthwise slits through the peel. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, and […]
Adobo
This sauce is basic to many Puerto Rican recipes. It appears on just about everything, either as a marinade or added as a seasoning. Try a little bit when cooking meat.
5 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup wine vinegar
Peel and mince garlic. Mix garlic, oregano, olive oil and wine […]
Piri Piri
2 red chile peppers 1 cup olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 1 bay leaf
Combine chile peppers with olive oil, zest and bay leaf in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Leave it in a warm spot for two or three weeks. The longer you keep the Piri Piri, the hotter it will get. […]
Haitian Bread (Pain Haïtien)
2 packages active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 155 degrees F) 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon freeze-dried instant coffee 2 tablespoons milk
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large […]
Cuban Bread (Pan Cubano)
1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F) 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour Vegetable oil (for greasing)
Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup of the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, […]
Mango Preserves (Puerto Rico)
6 mangoes, peeled 4 cups water 4 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the mangoes and water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the mangoes and measure 4 cups of the liquid, discarding the rest. Combine mangoes, the liquid, the sugar and the vanilla extract […]
Coconut Bread Pudding (Budin de Pan de Coco — Puerto Rico)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 -inch cubes (do not remove crusts) 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract […]
Jamaican Codfish Fritters (Stamp and Go)
8 ounces cod fillets 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil Vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Heat fish and just enough water to cover to […]
Cuban Roasted Pork
1 small (3 to 4 pound) pork shoulder or loin roast Juice of 2 lemons or 1 cup sour orange juice 4 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons black pepper 3 teaspoons dried oregano 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, sliced
Marinate pork roast in sour orange or lemon juice for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove […]
Caribbean Honey-Spiced Chicken with Mango
1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon […]
Green Olive Mojo
Posted by Cookin’Mom
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Cubans use a mojo (MO-ho) to kick up the flavors of everything, especially roasted pork and grilled meats. Similar to salsas, mojos usually feature citrus juice, olive oil, garlic and an herb, and the variations are endless. I’ve created this mojo especially to complement the Cuban Coin-Toss […]
Mango-Marinated Beef Kabobs
1 small ripe mango 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 drops red pepper sauce 1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 large firm bananas, each cut […]
Jamaican Stewed Chicken
5 to 6 pounds chicken pieces (your choice) 1 litre bottle catsup 2 to 3 large onions 2 to 3 medium tomatoes diced (optional) Black pepper, to taste Oil (for frying)
Clean chicken and place in a large bowl. Slice the onions into thick slices and separate into rings; add to the chicken. If […]
Sweet Potato “Bread” (Pain Patate — Haiti)
This is not a bread although baked in a loaf pan. It is a marvelous dessert.
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 medium eggs, beaten 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 […]
Jamaican Banana Bread
2 tablespoons margarine, softened 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 teaspoon grated […]
Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew (Asopao)
3 pounds chicken, cut into pieces 1 recipe Adobo 9 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ounces lean cured ham, diced 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 large tomatoes, chopped 12 pimiento-stuffed olives […]
Coconut Corn Bread (Dominican Republic)
1/2 cup diced mixed candied fruit 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 cup coconut cream 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves […]
