1. Mofongo: A Puerto Rican staple made from fried green plantains mashed with garlic, salt, and broth, then filled with various meats or vegetables.
2. Lechón: Slow-roasted whole pig, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
3. Pasteles: A traditional Puerto Rican dish made from grated green banana dough filled with seasoned pork, wrapped in a banana leaf, and boiled.
4. Arroz con Pollo: A delicious rice dish cooked with chicken, sofrito (a blend of onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro), and various spices.
5. Bacalaitos: Salted codfish fritters, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
6. Alcapurrias: Deep-fried fritters made from a dough consisting of green bananas and yautía (a root vegetable), filled with seasoned ground beef or crabmeat.
7. Tostones: Fried green plantains, sliced and double-fried for extra crispiness.
8. Coquito: Puerto Rican eggnog made from coconut milk, condensed milk, rum, and various spices.
9. Asopao: A hearty rice stew similar to jambalaya, typically made with chicken, rice, and various vegetables.
10. Tembleque: A creamy coconut pudding made with coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon.
Foods to try in PR USA
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