| Caribbean Islands have a rich and flavorful dishes. And | | | | garlic and green onions. |
| Puerto Rico is one of the best places for vacation. | | | | 8. Bacalaítos Fritos (deep-fried salt-codfish fritters) |
| The island offers a superb relaxation adventures with | | | | act as anappetizer in Puerto Rican recipes which are |
| soothing beach, comfortable and luxurious hotels, | | | | very popular all throughout the island of Puerto Rico. |
| colorful festivals, and most especially the | | | | 9. Alcapurrias (banana and taro root croquettes |
| mouth-watering cuisines of Puerto Rico. | | | | stuffed with meat) are scrumptious typical snacks. |
| Yes, part of the few reasons as to why people visited | | | | 10. Chuchifritos are essentially fried pork skins, one of |
| the place, it is because of food. Puerto Rican recipes | | | | the popular quick snacks on the island. It is regarded as |
| provide a different style and flavor.These cuisines | | | | the "soul food" of Puerto Rico. |
| become famous not in only within the Caribbean island | | | | Of course, in order to complete the nutritious cycle of |
| but also globally. Chefs are interested to learn | | | | eating a healthy lifestyle. Dessert is added on every |
| traditional dishes because of its extraordinary taste. | | | | Puerto Rican meal. Most of their desserts are in a |
| Puerto Rican traditional dishes are the following: | | | | form of custard (sweet potato balls with coconut, |
| 1. Asopao is one of the famous traditional Puerto Rican | | | | cloves and cinnamon. Considering the tropical climates, |
| dish. It is usually eaten along with rice chicken, pork, | | | | the island has an abundant local fruits. With this, local |
| beef, seafood, and vegetables. | | | | residents and chefs create a dessert using tropical |
| 2. Arróz con Pollo (rice with chicken and chicken rice | | | | fruits such as banana cupcakes, fruit cocktails, coconut |
| soups)a traditional recipes that uses olive oil, rather | | | | flan, guava jellies, candied coconut rice, and others. But |
| than achiote, or annatto seed oil. | | | | the most famous traditional desserts in Puerto Rico |
| 3. Arroz con Habichuelas (rice & beans) usually | | | | are: |
| consists of white rice accompanied by dry beans, and | | | | 1. Guave jelly with Queso Blanco (white cheese). |
| can be served as a side dish with meat or by itself. | | | | 2. Flan (custard) |
| 4. Lechón asado or whole roasted pig, is a popular | | | | 3. Budín de Pan (bread pudding) |
| dish for large gatherings. From the word "roasted", this | | | | 4. Bienmesabe |
| dish is roasted with a coated red liquid which is applied | | | | 5. Brazo Gitano |
| on the pig body to add color. This is usually served | | | | 6. Buñuelos de viento |
| during weddings, holiday seasons and other special | | | | 7. Barriguitas de Vieja |
| family events. | | | | 8. Natilla |
| 5. Chuletas (pork chops) are juicy pork chops that can | | | | 9. Tembleque (coconut pudding) |
| be grilled or deep-fried. | | | | 10. Bizcocho de Ron (rum cake) |
| Mofongo (mashed plantains) is a type of food that can | | | | 11. Mantecaditos |
| be usually served as a side dish accompanied with | | | | 12. Turrón de Ajónjolí |
| beans and rice. | | | | 13. Tarta de Guayaba (Guava Tart) |
| 6. Chillo (red snapper) is a fried fish dish which is | | | | 14. Tortitas de Calabaza (Pumpkin Tart) |
| seasoned with herbs and spices. It becomes one of | | | | If you want to visit the island, foods are indeed |
| the tastiest and most popular foods on the island. | | | | invigorating. Having such recipes reflects only Puerto |
| 7. Arroz con Gandules is the Puerto Rico's nationa dish. | | | | Rican's creativity and culture. |
| It is a rice with pigeon peas with an additional flavor of | | | | |