Picadillo is a staple in Puerto Rican culture when it comes to food. It's a versatile cooked ground meat that is used for many recipes such as empanadas, alcapurrias (stuffed plantain fritters) and rellenos de papa (stuffed potatoes balls) among other foods. You can vary the recipe depending on the meat and how much you… Continue reading Picadillo, Puerto Rican Style
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Arroz con Salchichon (Rice with Spanish Salami)
Arroz con Salchichon This next recipe is another Puerto Rican dish that my dear old mom use to make. I use a cured salami called Salchichon, which is a Spanish salami. The difference between Spanish and other salami is how they are made and its origin. It has a different, unique flavor to traditional salami… Continue reading Arroz con Salchichon (Rice with Spanish Salami)
