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Puerto Rico: World Class Food

If you have never had Puerto Rican food you will be very pleasantly surprised. It seems that no matter where you go and what you try the food is excellent. The style of food seems to be a mix of both Spanish and Mexican foods.

The great food is in large part due to the freshness of the food. Much of the food used is produced in the lush growing regions of the island. Bit into to a piece of fruit and you will know what we mean.

Much of what makes the food taste so great in Puerto Rico is the type of seasonings used. Common ingredients used include peppers, garlic, coriander, oregano, cinnamon and cloves. Various combinations of these ingredients seem to be used in every dish! Tasty!

Rice is a common part of the local dishes in Puerto Rico. As such Puerto Ricans have come up with a variety of ways to prepare the rice. Beans, vega tables, or different spices can and are added to the rice to provide unique flavors.

If you like soups, then you will enjoy your stay in Puerto Rico. Soups are very popular either as more of an appetizer or as the main course itself. Some of the more well known soups are sopon de pollo con arroz, sopon de garbanzos con patas de cerdo, and sopon de pescado.

A very traditional dish is the asopao, which is similar to a gumbo and is typically made with chicken or fish. It seems that every Puerto Rican has their own recipe for this classic.

Some other traditional dishes you will encounter are carne frita con cebolla (fried beef with onion), ternera (veal) a la parmesana, and roasted leg of pork. Each of these dishes are cooked in the creole style and typically flavored with adobo.

Chicken is a very popular ingredient used in many dishes. The most popular variation would be arroz con pollo (chicken and rice).

Wherever you may go, you are sure to find some very tasty dishes. Trying the various foods will help to make your experience in Puerto Rico even more enjoyable.

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