-Latin American- Cuisine

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Alfajor

Alfajores, Chilean oreo

(Argentine) (Filipino) (-Latin American-) (Peruvian) (Uruguayan) (1 ) (3 )

Alfajor is two round, sweet biscuits made of wheat flour or cornstarch joined together with dulce de leche (known as "manjar blanco" in Peru), and optionally coated with powder sugar. More modern "industrial" varieties in Chile, Uruguay, and …

11:57PM January 08, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Arroz Con Huevo

Arroz Con Huevo Frito, Rice With A Fried …

(Colombian) (Cuban) (Ecuadorian) (-Latin American-) (Mexican) (0 ) (1 )

Arroz con huevo frito (rice with a fried egg) is the ultimate Latin lazy meal. Some people also add fried plantains, avocado, and tomato onion curtido salsa.

06:29PM April 18, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Cafe Con Leche

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (2 )

Unlike French cafe au lait, the Peruvian version is made with evaporated milk giving it a creamier, denser flavor and texture. Peruvians sweeten it by adding table sugar.

04:09PM September 25, 2018 - by: itisclaudio

Carapunera

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Venezuelan

01:00AM March 01, 2015 - by: JoseNY

Chicharron

Chicharrón, Fried Pork Rinds.

(Bolivian) (-Latin American-) (Spanish) (0 ) (1 )

Chicharrón is a popular Bolivia, Spanish and Latin American dish consisting of pork rinds that are fried in oil until they develop a crunchy texture. Many countries have their own version of Chicharron. But in Bolivia, it is …

10:37PM September 18, 2020 - by: atasneem

Churrasco

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Churrasco is a Spanish and Portuguese term referring to beef or grilled meat more generally, differing across Latin America and Europe, but a prominent feature in the cuisine of Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Guatemala …

10:05AM March 18, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

Churros

(-Latin American-) (Mexican) (0 ) (2 )

A churro, sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut, is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack. Churros are popular in Spain, France, the Philippines, Portugal, Ibero-America and the United States. In Spain, churros can either be thin (and sometimes …

09:12PM February 05, 2017 - by: itisclaudio

Consome De Pollo

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Consome de Pollo is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, …

03:09PM December 12, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

Encurtido

Incurtido

(Honduran) (-Latin American-) (Peruvian) (0 ) (1 )

Encurtido is Spanish for pickled vegetables and it is consume in many Latin-American countries as a condiment, side dish or garnish. Encurtido is a great way to preserve food and enhance flavor. A variety of vegetables are used …

11:42AM November 16, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Flan

(Costa Rican) (Cuban) (-Latin American-) (0 ) (2 )

Flan is a baked custard quite similar to crème caramel. It is typically made with eggs, cream or milk, gelatin and vanilla. Often, the custard is synonymous with crème caramel because it includes a layer of burnt or …

01:26PM January 27, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Frijoles Rojos

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Frijoles Rojos is a side dish mostly present in every Latin American cuisine. Kidney beans are cooked with spices and sometimes pork is added for flavor.

03:59PM July 14, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Grilled Pork Ribs

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Pork ribs are a popular addition to the Latin American grill. They are prepared many different ways in South America

03:13AM August 08, 2017 - by: anika854

Hallaca

Ayaca, Hayaca, Guanimo, Tamal, Pasteles E…

(-Latin American-) (Venezuelan) (0 ) (4 )

It is corn dough stuffed with a stew of beef, pork, and chicken, fish or other seafoods in some places, and it is "adorned" with raisins, capers, olives and wedges of fowl meat. Like some Mexican tamales it …

04:38AM April 05, 2017 - by: anika854

Jugo De Tamarindo

Agua Fresca De Tamarindo

(-Latin American-) (Mexican) (Salvadorian) (0 ) (1 )

Made from tamarind (a legume: tamarindus indica) after it has been boiled in water, has had its seeds removed, and has been liquefied and combined with sugar. It is typically sold at taquerías in Mexico, and central and …

03:12PM January 13, 2016 - by: itisclaudio

Lemon Mousse Cake

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Es un dulce muy suave y fresco que no necesita de horno para su preparación y es rápida de hacerla. It is a very soft, fresh sweet, you do not need an oven to prepare and is quick …

09:53AM June 11, 2015 - by: gchavezr

Milanesa De Carne

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Popular throughout Latin America, milanesas are very thin cutlets (typically beef or chicken) that are breaded and fried, Italian-style.

03:09AM August 08, 2017 - by: anika854

Pavo Al Horno

(-Latin American-) (Peruvian) (0 ) (1 )

Pavo al horno is simply a whole turkey that has been seasoned, stuffed, and roasted in the oven. It is served in big celebrations like Christmas eve dinner and New Years eve dinner.

03:46PM June 29, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Pegao

Cucayo, Cocolon, Concolon, Raspa, Raspado…

(-Latin American-) (0 ) (1 )

Pegao is a thin crust of slightly browned rice at the bottom of the cooking pot. It is produced during the cooking of rice over direct heat from a flame. In Latin America It is often consumed with …

12:28PM March 05, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

Pescado A La Plancha

Grilled Fish

(-Latin American-) (Peruvian) (0 ) (1 )

Grilled fish

03:33PM March 14, 2018 - by: itisclaudio

Pollo Guisado

Chicken Stew

(-Latin American-) (Puerto Rican) (Spanish) (0 ) (1 )

Pollo Guisado is a delicious one-pot chicken stew that might be a weekly staple in many homes in many countries because it’s a simple recipe that comes together in no time. The chicken is tossed in a bunch …

04:58PM December 11, 2016 - by: itisclaudio