July 27-28, 2023
Rating: 6/10
Equipment: deep fryer (or a large pot)
My twelth recipe! Haitian Griot is a delicious fried pork dish, usually served with plantains or tostones. It is a very popular dish in Haiti, and is usually made with a common seasoning mix called Epis. The pork is usually marinated overnight, and then fried in a large pot.
December 26, 2023
Rating: 8.5/10
Equipment: Wok
My nineteenth recipe! Lomo Saltado is a traditional Peruvian dish that is a stir fry of beef, onions, tomatoes, and other ingredients. I did not include the french fries that are traditionally served with this recipe, but included a side of white rice. Did you know that this dish is actually inspired by Chinese-Peruvian immigrants in the late 1800s? Pretty cool, huh?
July 16, 2023
Rating: 9/10
Equipment: food processor
My eigth recipe! This is the first North American (and Latin American) dish I made so far. It was a very interesting dish to make, as it used many ingredients that I have never used before (such as pepitas and sesame seeds). The sauce smelled so delicious throughout the process, especially with the blend of toasted seeds. This is also the first time I used a food processor, which I dug up from the basement of my house.
July 26, 2023
Rating: 8/10
My eleventh recipe! Canadian Poutine is made with fries topped with a delicious gravy and squeeeeeeeaky cheese curds (straight from Canada!). It is a hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day, yet I cooked it in a heatwave in July. Poutine is a dish that is very popular in Canada, and is a must-try for anyone visiting the country.
November 24, 2023
Rating: 7/10
Equipment: Large skillet (or wok)
My eighteenth recipe! Pupusa is a traditional El Salvadorian dish that is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, and/or meat. I made this dish for Thanksgiving it was a great experience! The dough was very easy to make and the filling was very flavorful. The pupusas were very filling and were a great addition to the Thanksgiving table.