Pot stickers (how they are called when pan fried) and Chinese dumplings (when they are steamed) are huge crowd pleasers. Bottles, a local restaurant, serves dumplings by the truck load, for they are a favorite among regulars. Usually, they serve them with a side of peanut sauce similar to my recipe for Chicken Satay, bean sprouts…
Tag: dipping sauce
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
I have tried this dish several times at restaurants and private parties. One thing is for sure, I always love it! Satay refers to marinated pieces of meat that are grilled or barbecued and served with a spicy peanut sauce as a side. Its origins are found in Indonesia and is also a delicacy in…
Mojito Caribeño
Tostones, twice fried green plantains or breadfruit (pana) patties, are a staple in caribbean cuisine and often served as a side dish, appetizer or snack. They are called “patacones” or “tachinos” in some South American countries and can be made fresh or nowadays they also come frozen. Some people season them with plain salt, garlic…
Guava and cilantro sauce
Guava (guayaba) is a tropical fruit mostly found in Central America, northern South America, South East Asia and the Caribbean. It has also been naturalized in Hawaii, India and Tropical Africa. Guava trees give 2 crops a year. One of the reasons I loved going to Mami Chelo and Papi Bartolo’s (my grandparents on my…
Mayo-Ketchup dipping sauce
This is a popular dipping sauce in Puerto Rico. In other places it is called “Salsa Rosa” or Pink Sauce. You may use it to accompany “tostones” or fried green plantains, which my kids love. Also, it is used to dip “sorullitos de maiz” or corn fritters. In some restaurants, I have seen that they…