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Mango Preserves (Puerto Rico)
6 mangoes, peeled
4 cups water
4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the mangoes and water in a pot and bring to a boil over
high heat. Remove the mangoes and measure 4 cups of the liquid,
discarding the rest. Combine mangoes, the liquid, the sugar and the
vanilla extract in the same pot and boil […]

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Piri Piri
2 red chile peppers
1 cup olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1 bay leaf
Combine chile peppers with olive oil, zest and bay leaf in a jar
with a tight-fitting lid. Leave it in a warm spot for two or three
weeks. The longer you keep the Piri Piri, the hotter it will get. A
few drops will enhance almost […]

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Puerto Rican Beef Stew
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds beef top round, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup tomato sauce
3 bay leaves
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled […]

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Puerto Rican Cheese Fritters
1/2 pound Gouda, Swiss, or Cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
Bread crumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil for (deep-frying)
Combine the cheese, egg, cornstarch and cayenne in the bowl of
an electric mixer and beat on high speed until well blended. Roll
into small balls using 1 teaspoon of mixture. Coat with the […]

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Mofongo (Puerto Rico)
3 light green plantains
Vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces chicharrones (cracklings)
Salt (optional)
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Peel plantains by slicing off the ends and cutting 3 or 4
lengthwise slits through the peel. Soak in cold water for 10
minutes, and pull of the skin in strips. Cut crosswise […]

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