Roast Pork A La Criolla
Roast Pork a la Criolla (Puerto Rico)
Criolla (also known as Creole throughout Latin America) refers to the first generation born in a new country. This dish was probably fixed by the first generation of Spanish born in Puerto Rico, using oregano which was brought to the islands from the Mediterranean. This pork roast is traditionally made with fresh ham.
1 (3 pound) boneless pork single loin
Curried Fish Steaks
Curried Fish Steaks
3 tablespoons oil or fat
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup water or coconut milk
A little lime juice
Piece of green mango
Salt, to taste
1 1/2 pounds prepared fish steaks
Heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic and fry them lightly but do not brown. Add the curry powder, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water or coconut milk, lime juice and mango, and cook until thick. Put in fish and cook gently until tender. Do not stir fish, but prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan, the pan may be moved gently backward and forward.
Arroz Con Coco Frito Y Pasas
Arroz con Coco Frito y Pasas
In a skillet heat coconut cream, made from 1 coconut, with 1 tbsp brown sugar over moderate heat until the oil separates from the grainy, golden residue
Stir the mixture occasionally
Put 2 cups rice in a heavy saucepan, add the coconut mixture, & stir the rice until the grains are well coated with the oil
Stir in 1/2 lb raisins, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, & salt to taste
Bring the mixture to a boil & cook the rice, covered, over very low heat until it is dry & fluffy
Coconut Milk
Pour 1 cup scalded milk over grated coconut & let it st& for 20 min
Drain the mixture through a damp cheesecloth, squeezing it to get out all possible liquid
Coconut Cream
Let coconut milk st& for several hrs & skim off the cream as it rises to the surface
The remaining watery milk can be used as coconut milk, although it is less rich in flavor