Author: Frankie
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Piononos
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Piononos 🍌 ⏳ Prep: 20 mins 🔥 Cook: 15 mins 💡 Use very ripe (black skin) plantains so they roll easily without breaking. 🔊 Piononos are the perfect marriage of sweet and savory. These bite-sized treats feature a ring of sweet, fried yellow plantain stuffed with seasoned beef picadillo and topped…
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Pastelon
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Canoas de Plátano 🛶🍌🧀 ⏳ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 25 mins Use very ripe plantains (black skin) for the best results! 🔊 Canoas are the perfect tropical comfort food. Unlike Pastelón, where the plantains are mashed or sliced into layers, here the whole sweet plantain is baked or fried until…
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Tostones
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Tostones 🍌 ⏳ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 10-15 mins 🥣 Dip: Best with Mayoketchup, Garlic Sauce, or Lely’s Family Sauce! Tostones are one of my favorite sides and a classic accompaniment to almost any main course. Personally, I love enjoying them with mayoketchup or my great-grandmother’s special recipe, Lely’s Family…
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Tostones al ajillo
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Tostones al ajillo 🍌🧄 ⏳ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 10-15 mins 🥣 Dip: Best with Mayoketchup or Garlic Sauce! If you think regular tostones are good, wait until you try them al ajillo. By tossing the crispy plantains in a warm, salt-and-garlic-infused oil immediately after frying, we take the…
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Arañitas
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Arañitas 🍌🕸️ ⏳ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 6-10 mins 🔥 Tip: Don’t mash them flat to keep the crispy «legs»! Arañitas can be served as both an appetizer and a side dish. They are one of my favorite plantain-based foods, right alongside classics like tostones, platanutres, and mofongo. They…
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Amarillos
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Amarillos 🍌✨ ⏳ Prep: 5 mins | 🔥 Cook: 6 mins 🍯 Note: No salt needed—let the sugar caramelize! Amarillitos (sweet plantains) can be served as both an appetizer and a side dish. They are a true family favorite for my mother, father, and grandfather. If you have extra ripe plantains,…
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Habichuelas
***🐸*** CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Habichuelas 🫘🍚 ⏳ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 15 mins Serve over fluffy white rice! Whether you call them habichuelas, beans, or frijoles, this is hands-down my favorite side dish. While they’re delicious enough to eat on their own, nothing beats the classic pairing of these savory beans served over…
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Cheese dog
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Cheese Dog ⏳ Prep: 20 mins 🔥 Cook: 5 mins 💡 Let the dough rest for an hour before wrapping; it makes it much more elastic and prevents it from breaking. 🔊 For the dough 3 egg yolks 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tbsp salt 2 oz of…
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Guaimíes blancos
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Guaimíes Blancos ⚪ ⏳ Prep: 10 mins 🍲 Boil: 15 mins 💡 Make sure the water is at a steady boil before dropping them in so they hold their shape perfectly! 🔊 They are a true gem of Puerto Rican comfort food. While they might look similar to domplines, the secret…
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Domplines
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Domplines 🍞 ⏳ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 10 mins 💡 Don’t over-knead the dough! Mix just until combined to ensure your domplines stay soft and fluffy on…
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Relleno de papa
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Relleno de papa 🥔 ⏳ Prep: 30 mins 🔥 Cook: 20 mins 💡 Don’t skip the cornstarch coating—it’s the secret to that perfectly crispy shell! 🔊 If there is one snack that defines a Puerto Rican road trip, it is the Relleno de Papa. These golden, crispy potato croquettes are the…
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Alcapurrias / Ayacas:
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Alcapurrias / Ayacas 🥟 ⏳ Prep: 40 mins 🔥 Cook: 10 mins 💡 Use a piece of parchment paper or a sea grape leaf to help shape the dough before sliding it into the oil! 🔊 In northern Puerto Rico, these are widely known as alcapurrias. However, as you travel to…
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Sorullo
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Sorullos de Maíz 🌽 ⏳ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 8 mins 💡 Make sure your water is boiling hot when you add the cornmeal; this «cooks» the flour slightly and makes the dough easy to shape without sticking to your hands! 🔊 Crispy on the outside and soft on the…
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Tacada
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Tacada 🥘 ⏳ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 12 mins 💡 Use «Scoops» chips so you can catch every layer of that cream cheese and beef! 🔊 Another favorite at every Puerto Rican celebration is the Tacada. From school events and university gatherings to baby showers and baptisms, you’ll find…
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Sándwich de mezclita:
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Sándwich de Mezclita 🥪 ⏳ Prep: 15 mins ❄️ Chill: 30 mins 💡 Cut the crusts off the bread for that classic party look! 🔊 This is one of the most iconic appetizers in Puerto Rican culture. It is an absolute essential; if you don’t find Sándwich de Mezclita, you aren’t…
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Bacalaítos
🐸 CHEF COQUÍ’S TIMING Bacalaítos 🐟 ⏳ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 6 mins 💡 Make sure the batter is thin like pancake mix; if it’s too thick, the bacalaítos won’t get those crispy «lace» edges. 🔊 If there is one aroma that defines a beach day or a town festival in Puerto Rico,…
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