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12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Pernil

Roast Pork Butt, Roasted Pork Shoulder

(Puerto Rican) (0 )

Pernil (pernil asado, pernil al horno, roast pork butt), a slow-roasted marinated pork shoulder, In Puerto Rico the dish is commonly shared during Christmas, typically accompanied by arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). The pork shoulder is used as a whole piece, with skin …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Bánh Dầy Đậu

(Vietnamese) (0 )

glutinous rice flour with a mung bean crumble.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chocolate Cake

chocolate gâteau, gâteau au chocolat

(French) (0 )

Chocolate cake is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Tindora Fry

Kovakkai Fry

(Indian) (0 )

Tindora fry is a very popular Andhra style preparation where the tindora vegetable are finely sliced deep fried and tempered with seasoning. http://www.vahrehvah.com/tindor…

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chicharron

Chicharron de puerco, chicharron de chanc…

(Peruvian) (1 )

In Peru, chicharrón is meat that has been boiled until the liquid evaporates and most of the fat renders out, at which point the meat fries in its own fat (basically a confit). Because of the fat content, the meat is almost always pork; but …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Pachamanca

(Peruvian) (0 )

This traditional Peruvian dish (actually more a cooking method) dating back to pre-Hispanic times comes from the Andean provinces, but meanwhile conquered Lima and is found in many rustic restaurants. Hot rocks that had been heated in a fire are put into a hole in …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Huarache

Guarache

(Mexican) (0 )

Huarache is a Popular Mexican dish consisting of large, thick, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings including green or red salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and any manner of protein such as ground beef or tongue, and then finished with queso fresco cheese. This …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

New York-Style Pizza

(Italian-American) (0 )

New York-style pizza is characterized by large hand-tossed thin-crust pies, often sold in wide slices to-go. Distinguished by being light on the tomato sauce, it has crust which is crisp along its edge yet soft and pliable enough beneath its toppings to be folded in …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Molcajete Mixto

(Mexican) (0 )

Grilled meat, vegetables and cheese served in a hot molcajete stone

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Arroz Imperial

(Cuban) (0 )

Arroz Imperial is not served in Cuban homes as often as arroz con pollo, yet it's still a popular meal. It's not clear exactly when and where this casserole originated in Cuba, but it's unique in that cooks typically add a layer of mayo on …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Yellow Dal

Dal Tadka

(Indian) (1 )

This thick and hearty Indian yellow dal is made from yellow split peas and is bursting with flavor courtesy of a simple blend of Indian spices.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Carapulca

Carapulcra, Kalapurka, Meat And Veggie St…

(Peruvian) (0 )

Carapulca is one of the oldest Peruvian dishes. This stew is made of pork or chicken meat, dried potatoes, onions, different Peruvian chilies (aji), cumin, cilantro, cloves and peanuts. http://www.limaeasy.com/peruvia…

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Tacu Tacu

Pan-Fried Rice And Beans Flat Cake

(Peruvian) (1 )

Tacu Tacu was invented by African slaves that worked on the haciendas during Colonial times using leftovers to make a hearty and substantial meal. A mixture of rice, beans, bacon, onions and spices is formed to a thick pancake and stir-fried. It's either served as …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Aguadito

(Peruvian) (1 )

Aguadito de Pollo, a delicious, hearty and spicy chicken soup, can probably be named Peru's national soup. Served around the country, this traditional soup contains large pieces of chicken, yellow potatoes (papas amarillas), aji amarillo (yellow pepper), onions, peas, corn and rice. The main ingredient …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Tacos

taco

(Mexican) (0 )

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Escabeche De Pollo

(Peruvian) (0 )

Combines chicken and local hot peppers in a sweet and sour sauce that is spicy and refreshing. This method of preserving food with vinegar is centuries old, and introduced to Peru by the Spanish, it is used for seafood, meats, poultry, and vegetables.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Escabeche De Pescado

(Peruvian) (0 )

With origins in the Arab world, the Escabeche de Pescado, or Peruvian Pickled Fish, is a colorful dish that combines fresh seafood and local hot peppers in a sweet and sour sauce that is spicy and refreshing. This method of preserving food with vinegar is …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Ravioli

Ravioles

(Italian) (0 )

Ravioli (plural; singular: raviolo) are a traditional type of food in Italian cuisine. They are a type of filled pasta (dumpling), and are composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin egg pasta dough and are served either in broth or with a …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Sundubu Jjigae

Seafood Soft Tofu Stew

(Korean) (0 )

Sundubu jjigae (순두부찌개) is a jjigae (Korean stew) in Korean cuisine. The dish is made with uncurdled dubu (tofu), vegetables, sometimes mushrooms, onion, optional seafood (commonly oysters, mussels, clams and shrimp), optional meat (commonly beef or pork), and gochujang (chili paste) or gochu garu (chili …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

(Italian) (0 )

Italian food with a kick. "Diavolo" is Italian for devil and this style of red sauce relies on crushed red pepper and garlic. The best fra diavolo sauces are made at home, as the person cooking can decide how spicy to make the dish. http://articles.dailypress.com/…