Editors’ Collection

Von Diaz's Essential Puerto Rican Recipes

Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.

Recipes

Yuca con Mojo
Von Diaz
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
45 minutes
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Pollo en Fricasé
Von Diaz, Carmen Valldejuli
1100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,100
1½ hours
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Sancocho
Von Diaz
432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
432
1½ hours
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Pernil With Citrus Adobo
Von Diaz, Maricel Presilla
1859 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,859
3 to 4 hours, plus marinating
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Pescado Frito (Fried Red Snapper)
Von Diaz
120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
120
15 minutes, plus marinating
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Gandules con Bolitas de Plátano (Pigeon Peas With Plantain Dumplings)
Von Diaz
106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
106
45 minutes
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Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef)
Von Diaz
283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
283
3 hours, plus marinating
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Arroz Mamposteao
Von Diaz
309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
309
30 minutes
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Alcapurrias de Jueyes (Crab-Stuffed Fritters)
Von Diaz
19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19
2 hours
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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries)
Von Diaz
340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
340
1½ hours
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Sofrito
Von Diaz
299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
299
5 minutes
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Sazón
Von Diaz
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
5 minutes
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Von Diaz's Essential Puerto Rican Recipes

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Recipes

Yuca con Mojo

Pollo en Fricasé

Sancocho

Pernil With Citrus Adobo

Pescado Frito (Fried Red Snapper)

Gandules con Bolitas de Plátano (Pigeon Peas With Plantain Dumplings)

Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef)

Arroz Mamposteao

Alcapurrias de Jueyes (Crab-Stuffed Fritters)

Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries)

Sofrito

Sazón

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