Cocina Puerto Rico
Description
Mia spent her early career working under prestigious chefs such as José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Wolfgang Puck, and later cooked for exclusive clients worldwide as a private chef. In 2020, unexpectedly grounded in New York City, she found herself craving the foods of her native Puerto Rico. Over daily FaceTime calls (that sometimes stretched for hours) with her beloved Abuela Sara in San Juan, Mia collected the time-honored recipes that represent her family's homeland. Now, applying her professional knowledge, she has expertly adapted these dishes for you to re-create in any American home kitchen.
Cocina Puerto Rico covers everything from salads, fritters, and soups to seafood, meat, and rice dishes to sweets, including re-creations of favorites from the island's traditional panaderías (bakeries). Classics like Abuela's Sancocho (Root Veggie Stew with Plantain Dumplings), Serenata de Bacalao (Saltfish Salad), Arroz con Jueyes (Stewed Crab Rice), and Tembleque (Creamy Coconut Pudding) bring the signature flavors of Puerto Rican cooking into your home, while dishes like Tropical Caprese Salad and Caribbean Passion Pie introduce some of Mia's modern tropical riffs.
Featuring photography shot at Abuela's house in San Juan, iconic landmarks throughout Puerto Rico, and a design inspired by the sun-washed alleyways of Old San Juan, this book is a true trip to the Island of Enchantment. Whether you want to explore a new destination, savor a unique cuisine, or immerse yourself in vibrant culture and rich history-Cocina Puerto Rico is your way in.
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Sample Table of Contents: Bebidas (Drinks)
- Chocolatito Caliente con Queso / Cheesy Hot Chocolate
Limonada Espumosa / Fizzy Limeade
Con el Cafecito (With Coffee)
- Tostadas de Panadería con Mantequilla / Bakery-Style Buttered Toast
Cremita de Maíz / Sweet Corn Porridge
Sabor y Sazón (Flavor and Seasoning)
- Adobo / Savory Dry Seasoning
Adobo Mojado / Garlicky Wet Rub
Ensaladas y Platos Refrescantes (Salads and Refreshing Dishes)
- Ensalada de Repollo al Ajillo / Garlicky Cabbage Salad
Guineítos o Yuca en Escabeche / Green Bananas or Yuca in Vinegary Onion Marinade
Dips y Antipastos (Dips and Spreads)
- Mezcla / Party Sandwich Spread
Dip de Camarones o Langosta al Limón / Zesty Shrimp or Lobster Dip
Frituras (Fritters)
- Tostones / Twice-Fried Green Plantain or Breadfruit
- Arañitas / Little Plantain Spiders
Sopas y Asopaos (Soups and Stewy Soups)
- Caldo de Pescado / Fish Broth
Velvety Plantain Soup / Sopita de Plátano
Habichuelas y Acompañantes (Beans and Side Dishes)
- Habichuelitas Guisadas con Calabaza / Stewy Beans with Sweet Caribbean Pumpkin
Garbanzos Criollos con Chorizo / Creole Chickpea Stew with Chorizo
Arroces al Caldero (Cauldron-Style Rice Mains)
- Caldo de Pescado / Fish Broth
Velvety Plantain Soup / Sopita de Plátano
Salsitas de Abuela (Grandmother Sauces)
- Pique / Sweet and Tangy Hot Sauce
Ájili-Mójili / Hot and Sweet Chili Condiment
Carnes y Mariscos (Meats and Seafood)
- Nuggets de Mero / Crispy Grouper Nuggets
Chillo Frito / Fried Red Snapper
Guisos (Stews)
- Salmorejo de Jueyes / Saucy Crab Stew
Patitas de Cerdo con Garbanzos / Pig's Feet Stew with Chickpeas
Postres (Desserts)
- Flan de Vainilla / Vanilla Bean Flan
Flan de Coco Caramelizado / Caramelized Coconut Flan
