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Patacones or thick fried green plantains

30 June 2008

Patacones, or tostones, are a popular Latin American appetizer or side dish of thick green plantain chips.

Grilled asparagus with parsley sauce

25 June 2008

Grilled asparagus with a sauce of parsley, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

Chifles or fried green banana chips

31 May 2008

Chifles or tajadas are chips made by frying green plantains or green bananas.

Llapingachos or stuffed potato patties

7 April 2008

Llapingachos are potato patties or pancakes stuffed with cheese, cooked on a hot griddle until crispy brown and served with peanut sauce, fried egg, tomato and onion curtido, avocado slices and hot sauce.

Mote pillo or hominy with eggs

27 March 2008

Mote pillo consists of hominy sautéed with onions, garlic, achiote, eggs, milk, chives and cilantro or parsley, and served with hot black coffee and slices of fresh cheese