Carne en palito or meat on a stick
Carne en palito are thin pieces of meat seasoned with garlic, achiote and cumin and grilled on skewers.
Continue Reading 7 comments July 1st, 2008
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Patacones or thick fried green plantains
Patacones, or tostones, are a popular Latin American appetizer or side dish of thick green plantain chips.
Continue Reading 2 comments June 30th, 2008
Empanadas mendocinas for Empanada of the Month
Empanadas mendocinas are classic Argentinean baked empanadas made with a special empanada dough and filled with ground beef, onions, paprika, hot pepper powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg and olives.
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Chifles or fried green banana chips
Chifles or tajadas are chips made by frying green plantains or green bananas.
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Salchipapas or French fries with hot dog sausages
Salchipapas or French fries with fried hot dog sausages are a typical South American snack food.
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Empanadas de viento or fried cheese empanadas
Empanadas de viento are Ecuadorian empanadas stuffed with cheese and onion, then fried and sprinkled with sugar.
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Updated: Pan de Yuca / Yuca bread
Pan de yuca are yummy melt in your mouth warm breads made with cheese and yuca flour
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Platanos maduros fritos - Fried plantains
Sweep ripe plantains fried and topped with cheese
Continue Reading 2 comments January 6th, 2008