Master Puerto Rican Food With These Mouthwatering Classic Recipes

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Puerto Rico: the land of gorgeous beaches and mouthwatering food you can never get enough of. Whether you took a trip to the island, fell in love with the dishes you ate at restaurants, and want to re-create them at home, or you're trying to ace the food you grew up eating (like pernil and polvorones), scroll ahead for 12 classic recipes you should try, without a question.

01
Classic Pernil
Analida's Ethnic Spoon

Classic Pernil

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02
Tembleque
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Tembleque

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03
Sancocho
The Curious Coconut

Sancocho

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04
Mofongo Stuffing
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Mofongo Stuffing

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05
Polvorones
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Polvorones

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06
Pasteles
The Curious Coconut

Pasteles

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08
Garlic Tostones With Rice and Beans
Pinch of Yum

Garlic Tostones With Rice and Beans

09
Arroz con Leche
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Arroz con Leche

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10
Arroz con Gandules
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Arroz con Gandules

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11
Pan de Mallorca
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Pan de Mallorca

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12
Bistec Encebollado
Analida's Ethnic Spoon

Bistec Encebollado

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