Puerto Rican Arepas are delicious fried bread made with wheat flour and perfectly fried. These are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You can eat them by pairing them with rice and beans, filling them with avocado, cheese, or any other filling. I enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee for [...]
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Puerto Rican Tembleque – Coconut Pudding
Puerto Rican Tembleque - Coconut Pudding is a coconut dessert pudding from Puerto Rico. This creamy dessert is one of the most popular desserts in Puerto Rican cuisine. The traditional tembleque recipe is naturally vegan-friendly. Tembleque is mostly served during the holidays. Although, you can find it around restaurants year around. There are a few [...]
Puerto Rican Rice Pasteles – Vegan
These Puerto Rican Rice Pasteles are a delicious vegan version of the traditional Puerto Rican pasteles. These are perfect for the holidays or any celebration. What are Pasteles? Pasteles can be hard to described. They are often compared to Mexican tamales but they're really different. However, there are some similarities. Like the way of wrapping [...]
Puerto Rican Vegan Bacalaitos – Bacalaitos Veganos
These Puerto Rican Vegan Bacalaitos are crispy, fluffy, fish-free fritters that are great for any occasion. Bacalaitos are a staple in our Puerto Rican street food culture. You can find them everywhere around the island, especially at food stands, carnivals, and even at your church's cafeteria. My grandmothers used to make them all the time. [...]
Puerto Rican Tostones – Fried Plantains
Crispy fried plantains or Tostones are twice-fried plantain slices commonly found in Latin American cuisine and Caribbean cuisine. They are a staple in our Puerto Rican Cuisine. They can be served as a side dish or appetizer. Fried Plantains with Garlic Pesto You can find these in Puerto Rico almost everywhere; at any restaurant, cafeteria, [...]