(Beef Stew)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Description
Mofongo is generally made from fried green plantains (although fried yuca or breadfruit are possible) which is mashed together with broth, garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings or bits of bacon. It is often filled with vegetables, chicken, crab, shrimp, or beef and is often served with fried meat and chicken broth soup. Mofongo relleno is mofongo stuffed with stewed beef, chicken or seafood, with stewed sauce poured over.
Origins
A Dominican cookbook author says that mofongo in Dominican cuisine can be traced back to Puerto Rico but scholarship indicates the dish is ultimately of African origin and is a variant of a dish called "fufu" which is made from various starchy vegetables and was introduced to the Caribbean by Africans in the Spanish New World colonies such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. But unlike mofongo where unripened plantains are fried, then mashed, fufu is made of either green or semi-ripe plantain boiled then mashed. Both fufu and mofongo are seasoned after the plantains are cooked and mashed.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
New: Guarapo- (Sugar Cane Juice)
- Sugarcane, being low on glycemic index, helps keep the body fit and healthy.
- Sugarcane juice has been found to be very beneficial for preventing as well as treating sore throat, cold and flu.
- Since sugarcane has no simple sugar, it can be enjoyed by diabetics without any fear. However, they intake should still be limited for people suffering from type-2 diabetes.
- Being alkaline in nature, sugarcane juice helps the body in fighting against cancer, especially prostate and breast cancer.
- Sugarcane provides glucose to the body, which is stored as glycogen and burned by the muscles, whenever they require energy. Therefore, it is considered to be one of the best sources of energy.
- If you have been exposed to heat and physical activity for too long, drink sugarcane juice. It will help hydrate the body quickly.
- Sugarcane is believed to strengthen stomach, kidneys, heart, eyes, brain, and sex organs.
- Sugarcane juice is an excellent substitute for aerated drinks and cola.
- Sugarcane clears the urinary flow and also helps the kidney to perform its functions smoothly.
- Sugarcane juice has been found to be good for those who are suffering from febrile disorders. Febrile disorders are responsible for causing fevers, which can result in a great amount of protein loss from the body. Liberal consumption of sugar cane juice provides the necessary protein and other food elements to the body.
- Sugarcane is beneficial for micturation, caused due to high acidity, along with genorrhoea, enlarged prostate, cyctitis and nepthritis. Mixing sugarcane juice with lime juice, ginger juice and coconut water will give better results.
- Sugarcane juice is said to speed up the recovery process after jaundice.
- As sugarcane consists of carbohydrates, in good quantities, it serves to refresh and energize the body. It supplies instant energy to working muscles and for this reason, it is also known to maximize performance in sports and endurance.
- Sugarcane is also good for digestion, as it can effectively work as a mild laxative because of its high potassium content.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Milanesa con Papas Fritas (Breaded Steak & Fries)
The milanesa is a common meat dish mostly in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay as well as in other American countries to a lesser extent, such as Mexico, where breaded meat fillet preparations are known as a milanesa (In Portuguese, the beef version is called bife à milanesa and the chicken version is called frango à milanesa). Sometimes it may include a fried egg on top ("milanesa a caballo").
Monday, September 6, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Guatita -Ecuadorian Dish
Ecuador is often called "South America in miniature" because the small country contains: the Galapagos Islands, beautiful Pacific Coast beaches, the Andes Mountains, and a portion of the world´s largest rainforest, the Amazon Basin.
Ecuador's unequaled natural beauty, diverse population, and fascinating history make it an incredible travel destination.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Tapado de Mariscos
(Seafood Chowder)
The Caribbean coast has a wealth of fresh fish and coconuts.
This dish, which frequently contains a wide variety of seafood, including
squid, crab, shrimp, red snapper, sea bass, and coconut milk, is an expression
of this natural bounty.