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Main Dishes

Explore Puerto Rican main dishes featuring flavorful classics like mofongo, arroz con gandules, and pernil. Experience the island's vibrant culinary heritage.

Bacalao Guisado
Salt cod simmered with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and traditional seasonings.

Bistec Relleno en Leche de Coco
Stuffed beef steak cooked in a savory coconut milk sauce.

Camarones a la Criolla
Shrimp simmered in a tomato-based criolla sauce with peppers and sofrito.

Carne Guisada
Tender beef stewed with potatoes, sofrito, and aromatic spices.

Chuletas a la Primavera
Pork chops prepared with a colorful mixture of vegetables.

Chuletas con Manzana
Savory pork chops complemented by the natural sweetness of apples.

Corned Beef
Puerto Rican-style corned beef cooked with sofrito and tomato sauce.

Escabeche de Guineos
Green bananas marinated with olive oil, vinegar, onions, and spices.

Kidney Stew
A hearty stew of tender kidneys cooked with aromatic seasonings.

Mojo Isleño
A traditional island-style sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olives.

Lechon Asado
Slow-roasted pork seasoned with garlic, oregano, and other spices.

Pastelón de Carne
A comforting casserole of sweet plantains and seasoned ground beef.

Pollo en Fricase
Chicken braised in a savory sauce with potatoes and vegetables.

Pollo en Salsa de Mango
Chicken served with a sweet and savory mango sauce.

Salmorejo de Jueyes A traditional crabmeat dish prepared with sofrito and tomato sauce.

Serenata
A refreshing salt cod salad with root vegetables and a tangy dressing.

Stewed Okra
Tender okra simmered with tomatoes, onions, and seasonings.


My Favorite Recipe Book

Find recipes like this and more in the recipe book Puerto Rican Cookery by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli. My mother gave me this recipe book on my 18th birthday and it has been my staple recipe book ever since.






Did You Know?

Puerto Rico was first enumerated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. War Department in 1899. Puerto Rico has been included as part of the decennial census since 1910. The Census Bureau conducted the first economic census in Puerto Rico in 1909.