Latin Cooking Basics
What you need to know to start preparing and enjoying the Spanish inspired dishes of Puerto Rico, Cuba and The Dominican Republic. Learn what you need to keep on hand in the kitchen, essential ingredients, favorite recipes and more.
Essential Pantry Items and Ingredients to Keep on Hand
Here is a list of essential pantry items you can keep on hand for cooking your favorite Caribbean dish anytime.
Here is a list of essential pantry items you can keep on hand for cooking your favorite Caribbean dish anytime.
Essential Cooking Equipment
Fortunately, Latin Caribbean cuisine doesn’t require a bunch of special cooking equipment. The following specialty pots, pans and utensils will help you in preparing your favorite recipes anytime.
Fortunately, Latin Caribbean cuisine doesn’t require a bunch of special cooking equipment. The following specialty pots, pans and utensils will help you in preparing your favorite recipes anytime.
How to Peel a Plantain
Peeling a green or yellow plantain can be difficult and tricky. Follow this step by step photographic how-to guide and you can't go wrong.
Peeling a green or yellow plantain can be difficult and tricky. Follow this step by step photographic how-to guide and you can't go wrong.
How to Prepare Bacalao
The best method for soaking bacalao is to cover the fish with approximately 2 inches of cold water in a large bowl. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and soak for up to 3 days, changing the water at least 3 times a day.
The best method for soaking bacalao is to cover the fish with approximately 2 inches of cold water in a large bowl. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and soak for up to 3 days, changing the water at least 3 times a day.
Sofrito Recipe
Sofrito is a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the foundation of many Latin Caribbean dishes.
Sofrito is a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the foundation of many Latin Caribbean dishes.