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Glossary and Pronunciation of Cookware and Utensils

Definitions, explanations, and a pronunciations for cooking equipment used in Latin Caribbean cooking.
Loco Con Los Platanos 3 Piece Kit
Loco Con Los Platanos 3 piece kit is an excellent starter kit for beginners. It comes with a unique E-Z Plantain Peeler, E-Z Smasher tostonera, and cookbook.
Caldero
Caldero literally means cauldron in English. A caldero is a cast iron cooking pot, similar to a Dutch oven, with a tight-fitting lid.
Pilón
A pilon is a mortar and pestle used to crush, grind, and mash ingredients, herbs and seasonings.
Tostobueno tostonera (plantain press)
Is the tostonbueno plantain press as good as it sounds or worth the price? Find out in this product review.
Tostonera
A tostonera is a tool used to make tostones.

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