Tuesday, September 22, 2015

10 Great Puerto Rican Recipes

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There's no question PR Food is my favorite. My Grandmother Petra used to make me Arroz Gandules, Puerto Rican style chicken and rice and beans that were so amazing. The first place I go when I visit South Florida is to Abuela's house. So in her honor I found these 10 great Puerto Rican Style chicken recipes from our Amigos over at Yummly. These guys have a lot of great Puerto Rican recipes. Here at the Hispanic Food Network we love friends, fun but most of all food. Enjoy!

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Hot Salsa Recipe

 
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Total Time:
10 min
Prep:
10 min
Yield:8 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients

2 fresh jalapenos
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic
1 banana pepper
1 lime, juice
1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 can diced tomatoes
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
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Directions

Put everything but the tomatoes in a food processor. Chop until diced. Add the tomatoes. Serve with chips.

Cook's Note: This recipe can be very hot. And can be made without the jalapeno seeds and veins to make it less hot.

House Seasoning:
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.



Mexican Football Party Ideas

 
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Ahhh... I love beef Chimichangas. Especially great at football parties going on across the country. Here's a bunch of fun appetizers you can enjoy this Saturday and Sunday from our Amigos over at Taste of Home. Click Here To Check Them Out!





TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batchYIELD:20 servingsIngredients
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups shredded cooked roast beef
  • 1 package (16 ounces) egg roll wrappers
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Guacamole, optional
Directions
  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in cooked beef.
  • 2. Place 1/4 cup filling in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  • 3. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with guacamole if desired. Yield: 20 mini 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

 
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Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen

Mexican Chicken
Total Time:
40 min
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
30 min
Yield:8 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes
1 whole chicken, cooked, boned, and chopped or 4 cups leftover cooked chicken
Unsalted butter, for greasing pan
1 (11 1/2-ounce) package flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar
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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 by-9-inch pan with the cooking spray.

In a large bowl, stir together the 3 kinds of soup and the tomatoes. Stir in the chicken.


Layer the tortillas and the chicken mixture in the pan, beginning and ending with tortillas. Sprinkle the cheese over the casserole and bake for 30 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen

Friday, July 31, 2015

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Monday, July 13, 2015

Barbaco Taco Recipe

 
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This is a great recipe that makes about 18 tacos, serving 6 to 8
Here's another one from our Amigos at Food Network. 
Here's a little history of The Ba

  • 1 medium red onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 pouch Red Chile Barbacoa Sauce  
  • Warm tortillas
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  1. Heat: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast or beef brisket, cut into large chunks
  3. Slow cook: Heat 2 Tbs. oil over high heat in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add beef; cook until browned on all sides. Stir in onion, Sauce and 1 ½ cups water. Cover tightly; put into oven. Bake until meat is fork-tender, usually 2 to 2 ½ hours.
  4. Serve: Skim fat from pan juices. Use a fork to pull meat into large shreds. Mix meat with pan juices. Season to taste with salt. Serve in warm tortillas with chopped cilantro.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Cuban Meatloaf Recipe From Nathan's Blog

 
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I first heard of Salpicón which is another variety of Cuban Meat loaf at one of my favorite Cuban blogs called "Cuban in the Midwest" it was 2 small meat loafs, simmered in a typical cuban style tomato based sauce (you the know the drill the sofrito of onion, garlic, bell peppers, lots of olive oil, tomato, etc.) Growing up my Tata/ grandma NEVER made "Cuban" style meat loaf, so it has always been something unknown to me until I started reading other Cuban blogs.

My first introduction to Cuban-style meat loaf was Marta Darby from the blog "My Big Fat Cuban Family" she posted a large fried meat loaf, that was simmered in another variation of the cuban tomato based sauces, except it wasn't called "Salpicon" it was called "Pulpeta" it seems Salpicon and "Pulpeta" are cousins ha ha both seem to be loafs of meat that fried and simmered in those cuban creole sauces on stove top.

The main difference is that "Salpicon" are little loafs, and the Pulpeta are huge meat loafs usually with hard boiled eggs in the center. (Btw I've already cooked my own version of Pulpeta if anyone cares to see the post here's the link: http://nathanscomida.blogspot.com/2009/11/pulpeta-cuban-meatloaf.html) my Pulpeta is awesome ;)

Anyways back to the Salpicon, these small fried loafs, reminded me of a large sausage in a savory creole sauce (don't thing wrong perverts ha ha) and so the recipe I came up with was inspired by the recipe I saw in the blog "Cuban in the Midwest" but this is my version/ variation. The way I made it was I wanted these fried meat loafs to taste like a spicy version smokey Spanish chorizo (like the Spanish chorizo's from La Rioja region of Spain) who's main elements are hot smoked spanish paprika and lots of garlic, thus I seasoned my ground meat mixture like that, and the ground ham in the meat mixture I used gives it that cured salty taste in addition the sauce I wanted it to accent the flavors of the loaf so I added to the sauce oregano because oregano and smoked spanish paprika really get along well together, not to mention I've noticed ground meat goes very well with oregano (of course this is just my opinion from messing around in the kitchen)

So here's my recipe hope you guys enjoy it :)

Main Ingredients:
-1 lbs. ground beef
-1 lbs. ground pork
-1/2 lbs. ground sweet ham
-5 eggs
-1 1/2 cups bread crumbs or cracker meal
-1/2 head garlic (peeled, through a garlic pressed or mashed to a paste in a mortar)
-1 tablespoon 1/2 hot or sweet smoked spanish paprika
-salt to taste (I used 2 teaspoons depends how salty your ham or bread or cracker meal is)

Ingredients for Sauce:
-1/4- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
-2 large onion julienned
-2 large green or red bell pepper julienned
-1/2 head of garlic finely minced, or through a garlic press or mortar
-2 can 8 oz. tomato sauce
-2 cup of water
-1 cup dry white wine or red wine
-1 tablespoon ground oregano
-salt to taste (about 1 1/2 teaspoon)

Directions for loafs:
(1) Mix all the main ingredients together, but do not over mix the mixture or it will be tough.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Ah one of my favorite things in the world! Black Beans. Check out Hispanic Food Network for the history and the amazing recipe.
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Black beans have long been a protein-rich staple food of many Latin cultures. Today, black beans are enjoyed by most cultures around the world. Learn about black beans, and get some cooking tips before delving into the black bean recipes.
Serves: makes a bit over 5 cups cooked beans, plus cooking liquid.
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INGREDIENTS

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed

1/2 white onion

A few sprigs cilantro or epazote, optional

Kosher or coarse sea salt, to taste

TO PREPARE

Place the beans in a big heavy pot and cover with enough water to cover the beans by at least 3-inches, about 12 cups of water. Incorporate the onion and bring to a rolling boil. You may also add cilantro or epazote. Let the beans simmer over medium heat, partially covered, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the beans are soft and then add the salt. Don’t add the salt in the beginning, or it will toughen the beans.

Let them continue simmering for another couple minutes, or until the beans are so soft, they come apart if you hold one between your fingers, and the broth has thickened to a soupy consistency. If the beans are not yet soft and the broth is drying out, add more hot water. Remove the cooked onion and herbs with a slotted spoon before serving.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Puerto Rican Mofongo Recipe

 
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  • Times
  • Total:20 Min
  • Preparation:10 Min
  • Servings4 to 5 servings


When we think about Puerto Rico, we generally remember the beautiful beaches, the amazing sunsets, the piña colada and Caribbean cuisine. In this last category, mofongo is often considered the most popular Puerto Rican dish.Mofongo is one of the Puerto Rican delights made with fried mashed green (not ripe) plantains, mashed garlic and small pieces of crunchy chicharrón. It is mashed to get a consistency that is neither too soft nor too hard so that it can form a half-sphere or molded into the shape of a bowl to stuff it with pork meat, seafood or chicken chicharrón. My favorite mofongo is served with carne frita or shrimp mojo.


Ingredients
  • 4 green plantains
  • 1 lb of chicharrón (crunchy pork skin)
  • 3 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 4 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 2 cups frying oil
Instructions
  • Peel the plantains, cut them into 1 1/2-inch slices, soak them in salty water for 15 minutes, drain them and dry them before putting them on the hot skillet with oil.
  • Fry them for about 12 minutes at medium-low heat or until they turn light brown. Make sure to turn them. Do not brown them too much, so they are easy to mash. Stick a fork in them to check if they are done.
  • Remove them and mash them on a mortar. Add some mashed garlic and pieces of chicharrón.
  • Once you have mashed all the plantains, mold them into the shape of half sphere using your hands or a container. Serve hot with chicken broth or your favorite meat.

 
  •  You can use crunchy smoked bacon instead of chicharrón, and you can also stuff the mofongo with shrimp and other seafood.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Chicken Fajitas From Hispanic Food Network

06/29/2015
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Directions
  • 1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  • 2. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
  • 3. Discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
  • 4. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 each) equals 369 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 689 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Enchiladas By The Hispanic Food Network

 
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Ingredients
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Salsa:
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
2 scallions, light green and white parts only, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
Pinch salt
Enchiladas:
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded (skin and bones discarded)
2 cups grated Cheddar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Directions

To prepare the salsa: Combine the tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Add a healthy pinch of salt and set aside at room temperature until ready to cook the enchiladas.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

To prepare the enchiladas: Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add half of the grated cheese, sour cream, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Place the tortillas on your work surface. Spoon about 1 cup of the chicken mixture across the center of each tortilla. Roll them up to close and place, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish. Pour the salsa over the tortillas. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 40 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle the enchiladas with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheese. Return the baking dish to the oven until the cheese is melted and edges of the tortillas are just beginning to get crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Tequila Lime Chicken From The Hispanic Food Network

 
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Total Time:
3 hr 25 min
Prep:
15 min
Inactive:
3 hr
Cook:
10 min
Yield:12 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients

4 limes
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
5 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, sliced
1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups grated Monterey Jack
Options for servings:
Corn tortillas
Flour tortillas
Grated Monterey Jack
Pico de gallo
Jalapeno slices
Lime wedges
Avocado slices
Sour cream
Directions

Slice open the limes and squeeze the juice into a food processor or blender. Add the tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro. Blend the mixture until totally combined. Add the chicken to a large plastic bag and pour in the lime-tequila mixture. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.

Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over medium-high heat. Rotate the chicken 45-degrees on both sides to create nice grill marks, and continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Melt the Monterey Jack over the top of the sliced chicken breasts.

Slice the chicken and serve it on a plate topped with the sides.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

 
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GREAT CHICKEN ENCHILADA FROM HISPANIC FOOD NETWORK


Ingredients
9 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1/2 medium white onion
1 serrano chile
1 yellow chile (guero)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 store-bought rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned and shredded (to yield 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Put the tomatillos, onion, serrano, yellow chile and 3/4 cup water in a medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and boil until the tomatillos turn olive-green color, about 10 minutes. Transfer the tomatillos, onion and chiles to a blender. Add the garlic and cilantro and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas until golden but still pliable, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Put the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the shredded chicken evenly among the tortillas and roll up each like a cigar. Spread 1/3 cup sauce in a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the enchiladas, seam-side down, in one layer snugly inside the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas.

Drizzle with the Mexican crema and sprinkle the cheese all over. Bake until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Jalapeno Mango Salsa

Total Time:15 min



INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups diced pineapple
  • 2 cups diced mango
  • 3/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bag tortilla chips, for serving


DIRECTIONS: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.

Monday, June 15, 2015

STEAK FAJITAS FROM HISPANIC FOOD NETWORK

06/15/2015
 
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From our Classic Tex Mex, fajitas (pronounced fah-hee-tas) are typically made with grilled strips of skirt steak with onions and bell peppers, and served sizzling hot with fresh tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. You can make fajitas with steak or chicken, or even make it plain vegetarian. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for steak fajitas.




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Steak Fajitas Recipe
  • Prep time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4.


Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb of flank steak, skirt steak or carne asada
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced with the grain, not against the grain as one would normally slice an onion. Slice first in half, and then slice off sections a half inch wide at widest point.
  • 2-3 bell peppers of various colors, stemmed, seeded, de-ribbed, sliced lengthwise into strips
  • Salt
Marinade:

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 fresh Jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed, finely chopped (be careful not to touch your eyes or anywhere near your eyes after handling a Jalapeño pepper!)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including stems


Method1 Mix all marinade ingredients. Coat the steak with the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for an hour, or longer in the fridge. Before you cook the meat, wipe off most of the marinade and sprinkle the steak with salt.



2 Set a large cast iron pan or griddle over high heat and let this heat up for 1-2 minutes. Add the tablespoon of oil to the pan and let this heat up for 1 minute. Add the steak, frying on each side for 3 minutes, or to desired doneness. 3 minutes per side will yield approximately medium rare doneness for an average cut of flank steak. Carne asada and skirt steak will need less time. If the pan starts to smoke too much, reduce the heat to medium-high. You want the steak browned, not burned. Remove from pan and let sit, tented with foil, for 5 minutes.

3 Cook the vegetables while the meat is resting. Add a little more oil to the pan if necessary, then add the onions and bell peppers. Let these sear for 1 minute before stirring, then stir every 90 seconds or so as the veggies sear. Cook for 5-6 minutes total.



4 Slice the meat against the grain into thin slices. If you slice the meat at an angle, you will be able to get your slices pretty thin. These cuts of steak are flavorful but can be a little tough, so thin slices will really help make it easier to eat.

5 Serve immediately with shredded cheese, salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and warm flour tortillas. (Hint for warming tortillas - put in microwave over a paper towel for 20 seconds on high heat.)

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Cuban Style Mojo Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ready In: 5 Hours 10 Minutes
Servings: 8



"This is a recipe for Cuban-style roasted chicken marinated in 'mojo' sauce."
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into
pieces
DIRECTIONS:
1.Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. While the oil heats, mash the cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together into a paste in a heat-proof bowl; whisk the hot oil into the paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the lime juice and orange juice; stir. Place the chicken in a large sealable bag; pour the marinade over the chicken and shake to assure an even coating. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.2.Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan.3.Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Friday, June 5, 2015

Mexican BBQ Recipes from Hispanic Food Network

This is another great recipe from The Hispanic Food Network as part of our Summer BBQ Season


Carne asada, or grilled meat, is great backyard grill food. It is enjoyed throughout Central America and Mexico. Many recipes get very elaborate with the marinade ingredients, but the original recipe relies on a simple combination of onions and citrus juice to highlight the flavor of the beef. The ingredient measurements are pretty vague, but it lets you make it according to your own taste. Personally, I would use the maximum amounts of everything. Enjoy!


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INGREDIENTSNutritionSERVINGS 4-6UNITS US
  • 2 -3lbs flank steaks or 2 -3 lbs skirt steaks
  • 1 -2onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 -3oranges, juice only
  • salt and pepper, to season
  • 1⁄4cup oil

DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large stainless steel or glass bowl, mix the meat with the onions, orange juice, salt, pepper and oil. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour, or better yet overnight.
  2. Start a good fire in your grill, preferably with mesquite charcoal. Remove the meat from its marinade, pat dry and grill over hot flame until the first side is well browned, from 5-7 minutes.
  3. Turn the meat over and grill on the other side until cooked to desired doneness. Remove to a clean platter.
  4. Slice meat into thin strips across the grain and serve as a topping for tostadas or as a filling for tacos or burritos.
  5. VARIATIONS:.
  6. Add some lime juice along with the orange juice in the marinade. Or use sour orange juice (naranja agria) if you can find it.
  7. Other possible marinade additions include ground cumin, chili powder and chopped cilantro. Everyone has their own favorites.

Monday, January 12, 2015

    Puerto Rican Pique from The Hispanic Food Network

    01/12/2015
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    • Times
    • Total:3 Day
    • Preparation:15 Min
    • Servings1 liter
    FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE BLOGS QUE RICA VIDA

    If you love spicy food, then this recipe is just for you. In Puerto Rico, it's very common to see street vendors selling fresh produce and bottles of pique (Puerto Rican hot sauce) hung from a string. It's a beautiful, vivid sight and one of my favorite parts of our long Sunday strolls.The secret of the spicy pique is the amount of ají caballero (Puerto Rican chili pepper) you decide to add. To make it really spicy, make sure to mash them before you put them in the bottle.

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    Ingredients
    • 12 oz. white vinegar
    • 1 cup of distilled water
    • 1 cup ajíes caballeros (Puerto Rican hot peppers)
    • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
    • 2 bay leaves large or 4 small
    • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple, optional
    • Salt to taste
    Instructions
    • Pour the vinegar into the glass bottle, along with all other ingredients, cover and let it ferment for several days in a cool place. Add it to your favorite foods in small amounts.


    • You can use habanero peppers, jalapenos or your preferred pepper.
    • You can use apple vinegar instead of white vinegar.