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Tostones (Caribbean) - Caribbean recipe image
Caribbean • Latin America
ID 138

Tostones (Caribbean)

Fried Latin America Main Course Caribbean
Cook time 20 min
Difficulty Easy
Portion Single

tostones-caribbean

Ingredients: Green plantain (1), Salt (to taste), Oil (for frying) (2 tbsp)

31.2 kcal 0.9 protein 0.9 fat 4.8 carbs
Confidence 83% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Peel and slice plantains. Fry until golden. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 2: Flatten with a cup or plate, then re-fry until crispy. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Sprinkle with salt and serve. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Chiles en Nogada - Mexican recipe image
Mexican • Latin America
ID 170

Chiles en Nogada

Mexican Celebration Stuffed Peppers Walnut Sauce
Cook time 120 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

chiles-en-nogada

Ingredients: Poblano chiles (2), Ground pork or beef (150 g), Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Tomato, chopped (1/2 cup), Apple & pear, diced (1/4 cup each), Plantain, diced (optional) (1/4 cup), Raisins & almonds, chopped (1 tbsp each), Cinnamon & cloves, ground (pinch each), Walnuts (soaked, skinned) (3/4 cup), Milk or cream (1/2 cup), Fresh cheese (queso fresco) (2 tbsp), Sugar & salt (to taste), Pomegranate seeds & parsley (for garnish)

1162.9 kcal 51.2 protein 71.4 fat 76.1 carbs
Confidence 84% High protein
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Step 1: Char poblanos over flame or broiler until blistered; steam covered 10 minutes. Peel skin, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds carefully.
Step 2: Picadillo: Sauté onion and garlic; add meat and brown. Stir in tomato, diced fruits, raisins, almonds, and spices; simmer until thick. Cool to warm.
Step 3: Nogada: Soak walnuts in hot water 10 minutes, then in milk 20 minutes. Peel if needed. Blend walnuts with milk/cream and queso fresco; season lightly with sugar and salt.
Step 4: Stuff chiles with picadillo. Spoon nogada over at room temperature. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Step 5: Serve traditionally at room temp; batter-frying is a regional variant but not required.

Matoke - Ugandan recipe image
Ugandan • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 87

Matoke

Main Course Simmered Stir-Fry Sub-Saharan Africa
Cook time 45 min
Difficulty Easy
Portion Single

matoke

Ingredients: Green plantains (2), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Tomato (1), Garlic (1 clove), Oil (2 tbsp), Salt (to taste)

40.2 kcal 1.3 protein 0.9 fat 6.9 carbs
Confidence 90% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Peel and slice plantains. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add tomato, cook until soft. Add plantains and simmer until tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Serve hot with meat or beans. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Sancocho (Panama/Dominican Republic) - Caribbean Latin American recipe image
Caribbean Latin American • Latin America
ID 135

Sancocho (Panama/Dominican Republic)

Chicken Latin America Main Course Caribbean Latin American
Cook time 75 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

sancocho-panama-dominican-republic

Ingredients: Chicken pieces (bone-in) (1 small thigh), Yuca (cassava) (1/4 cup (chunks)), Plantain (1/4 (sliced)), Corn cob (1/4 (cut)), Carrot (1/4 (sliced)), Garlic (1 clove), Cilantro (1 tbsp), Salt & pepper (to taste)

187.1 kcal 21.3 protein 4.4 fat 11.3 carbs
Confidence 93% Lower carb
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Step 1: Boil chicken with garlic and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add vegetables and cook until tender. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Argentinian Beef Empanadas - Argentinian recipe image
Argentinian • Latin America
ID 165

Argentinian Beef Empanadas

Argentinian Pastry Snack Baked
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

argentinian-beef-empanadas

Ingredients: Empanada dough discs (3), Ground beef (120 g), Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small), Paprika (1 tsp), Ground cumin (1/2 tsp), Green olives, chopped (4), Hard-boiled egg, chopped (1/2), Beef stock or water (2 tbsp), Salt & pepper (to taste), Egg (for wash) (1)

404.7 kcal 39.9 protein 21.5 fat 5.4 carbs
Confidence 91% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Sauté onion; add beef and brown. Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and stock; simmer 3–4 minutes. Cool.
Step 2: Mix in olives and egg. Fill discs with ~2 tbsp filling.
Step 3: Fold, crimp (repulgue), brush with egg wash.
Step 4: Bake 400°F (200°C) 20–25 minutes or fry 350°F (175°C) until golden; rest 5 minutes.

Beans and Plantain Porridge - Nigerian recipe image
Nigerian • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 97

Beans and Plantain Porridge

Beans Main Course Simmered Sub-Saharan Africa
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

beans-and-plantain-porridge

Ingredients: Black-eyed peas or brown beans (1/4 cup), Ripe plantain (1), Palm oil (1 tbsp), Onion (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Seasoning cube (1/2), Salt & pepper (to taste)

84.3 kcal 2.6 protein 2.3 fat 13.3 carbs
Confidence 92% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Cook beans until almost soft. Add sliced plantains. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add oil, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Simmer until thick and everything is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve warm as a hearty main dish. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..