Sancocho is popular in the Dominican Republic and called by many its national dish. Ingredients Chicken 1 large orange, juiced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ bunch curly parsley, large stems removed ¼ bunch cilantro, large stems removed 2 tablespoons…
Jamaican banana fritters are a traditional dessert and snack dish in the Caribbean. They can be served by themselves, in a platter along with other fritters, or with different toppings, like cinnamon, coconut, or even ice cream. Ingredients 3 ripe…
Fiery hot sauces are legion in the Caribbean, and most contain habañeros (Jamaicans call them ‘scotch bonnets’ for their bell-like shape). A good way to use habañeros is by making up a pepper sauce. Because the heat of individual peppers…
Serve as a soup or accompanied with rice and boiled ground provisions. Ingredients 12 taro (dasheen or callaloo) leaves ¼ pound salted beef or salted pork (optional) 8 okra (ochroe) 4 stalks chives 2 sprigs thyme ½ cup chopped onion…
Arroz con gandules is a Puerto Rican dish of rice, pigeon peas, smoked meat, and sofrito. Ingredients Sofrito 2 medium yellow onions, cut into large chunks 3–4 Italian frying peppers (also known as cubanelle peppers) 16–20 cloves garlic, peeled 1…