Onigiri (Rice Balls)
This blog will be a bit long, which doesn’t match the simplicity of making these onigiri. These rice balls, which come in many different sizes…
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Guineos en Escabeche (Puerto Rican Green Banana Salad)
OK, for those of us who are not used to green bananas, this doesn’t sound that appetizing, but hold on! You really must try this…
Puerto Rican Vegetarian Rice
In making the Puerto Rican Pasteles I was intrigued as to what dishes are traditionally used as side dishes when serving the pasteles. This dish…
Ensalada de Papa – Puerto Rican Potato Salad
In my research on pasteles, I wondered what the classical sides were that complemented those wonderful “tamales”. A Puerto Rican potato salad is often mentioned.…
Puerto Rican Pasteles
The first mention of pasteles occurred in 1843 however, the first recipe in a cookbook was in the 1930s. Pasteles were influenced by the indigenous…
Deep Fried Wrapped Shrimp
This dish is not spicy and can be used with a dipping sauce. The shrimp are savory, but delicately so. However, on rice, or with…
Pulut Panggant (Sweet rice with coconut and shrimp and wrapped in Banana Leaves)
Interestingly, this dish is frequently ascribed to Malaysia, but actually it is originally from Brunei, a small country on the island of Borneo. Recipes abound…
Leek Dumplings – Aushak
These Afghan dumplings are delicious and will impress your guests. These dumplings can be made either with meat or vegetarian. I recently served these at…
Olive and Pepper Dumplings (Pies), Borak Zaitoon
I have been blessed to have a number of Syrian familes in my church. Their food is just wonderful. This recipe is for a “pie”…
Noodle Wrapped Deep-Fried Shrimp
Shrimp can be wrapped in all kinds of noodles and then deep fried. They make a great appetizer or full meal and have a great…