Tostones, or fried green (unripe) plantains, are a staple of the Puerto Rican diet. – Editor’s Note, New Worlder INGREDIENTS vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 green plantain, peeled and cut crosswise into 1-inch slices Kosher salt Prep Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 6-8 Tostones PREPARATION ...
Food Lover’s Guide to San Juan
By: Fodors With its Spanish, African, Taíno (Native American), and French influences, the food of Puerto Rico, or cocina criolla, has always been an adventure for the taste buds, one that utilizes the island’s natural gastronomic bounty. In the past few years, however, forward-thinking chefs have redefined the...
Dining Traveler Picks: Places to Eat in San Juan
By: The Dining Traveler I have been traveling to Puerto Rico quite often in preparation of my upcoming book, Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico and in doing so have experienced some delicious meals. There are so many places to eat in San Juan and the list gets longer...
How To: Eat Like a Local in San Juan, Puerto Rico
By: Kyle Valenta, OYSER.COM - Link to Article - Sure, you can jostle the hordes of tourists in any of the restaurants liningOld San Juan's charming streets. But the city of San Juan -- one of the most cosmopolitan in the Caribbean -- has a vibrantly mixed culture, and dining...