We made this dish, and it was delicious: https://www.sandravalvassori.com/dominican-pollo-guisado-braised-chicken/. We made the recipe in our Ultimate pan. We closely followed the instructions, but had minor modifications. First, we used 4 chicken quarters. We skinned the quarters and cut them into three pieces each (drumstick plus the thigh cut into two parts), for a total of…… Continue reading Dominican braised chicken (pollo guisado)
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Dominican turkey picadillo
We tried this picadillo recipe: https://www.sandravalvassori.com/turkey-picadillo/. This recipe is our favorite picadillo recipe to date. Our modifications: first, we used a mix of minced turkey (1 lb) and minced chicken (1/2 lb). Second, for tomato paste and tomato sauce, we used no-salt versions. Third, based on our pantry, we made some substitutions: 1/2 cup caper…… Continue reading Dominican turkey picadillo
Fried sweet plantains (maduros)
We often bake sweet plantains to make them healthier, but we decided to try this traditional preparation: https://mydominicankitchen.com/fried-sweet-plantain-slices-platanos-maduros-fritos/ We used a large nonstick pan and 3/4 cup canola oil (instead of 1 cup). Immediately after placing the cooked plantain slices on a paper towel-lined plate, we sprinkled them with a little kosher salt. We served…… Continue reading Fried sweet plantains (maduros)
Dominican onion, apple, and spice tea (el té de cebolla)
I am recovering from a weeks-long illness that has left me with a lingering cough. A friend shared her grandmother’s Southern home remedy, an onion simmered in water with a wide variety spices and aromatics. I felt inspired by this Dominican recipe: https://loisa.com/blogs/comida-real/dominicans-are-boosting-their-immune-systems-with-this-traditional-onion-tea, which I modified by adding the wide variety of spices and aromatics…… Continue reading Dominican onion, apple, and spice tea (el té de cebolla)
Cuban cassava in mojo sauce (yuca con mojo)
We tried this recipe, and it was quite tasty: https://www.thespruceeats.com/yuca-with-garlic-sauce-yuca-con-mojo-2138229 Prior to boiling the cassava pieces, we removed the tough stem that runs from top to bottom of the cassava. We also used a small shallot instead of two red onions. (July 2023).
Cuban beans and rice
We had a craving for moros y cristianos, so we tried this recipe: https://www.chewoutloud.com/cuban-rice-and-beans-recipe/ We substituted red bell pepper for green. We also followed the instructions exactly (except that we thoroughly rinsed and drained the rice to remove excess starch). To our disappointment, the result was overcooked and mushy rice. Otherwise, the flavor of the… Continue reading Cuban beans and rice
Oven-baked sweet plantain coins
We tried this recipe: https://www.aspicyperspective.com/perfect-baked-plantains/ In our oven, we found 425 too high, so after 10 mins and flipping the plantain coins, we reduced temp to 400 and baked for only 5 additional minutes. (Jan. 2022)
Trinidadian chick pea curry
After reading about Trini doubles, I felt inspired to make Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s recipe (we made only the chick pea curry): https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chickpea-doubles-tamarind-and-scotch-bonnet-pepper-sauce Our modifications: first, we heated 2 cups unsalted chicken stock and then dissolved 1.5 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor (instead of later crumbling a chicken bouillon cube). Second, in lieu of mild… Continue reading Trinidadian chick pea curry
Cuban avocado, grilled pineapple, and watercress salad
We tried this recipe: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cuban-avocado-watercress-and-pineapple-salad-em-ensalada-de-aguacate-berro-y-pina-em-51203230 The original recipe called for watercress, but we used baby arugula. We also omitted the red onion. (May 2021)
Jamaican-style peas and rice with coconut milk
We tried this recipe: https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/caribbean-red-beans-and-rice/ We used a straught and high-walled 10" All-Clad stainless steel saute pan. Our modifications to the recipe: first, we doubled the pigeon peas to 1 cup (from ½ cup); we used canned “dry pigeon peas” (which were fully cooked) that we rinsed and drained. Second, for the rice, we used… Continue reading Jamaican-style peas and rice with coconut milk
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