First up - Empanadas! Ida said that on the east side of PR they are called something else but I can't remember what it was! (Ida - remind me!)
That would be me trying my hand at crimping them closed. I think this is something you get better at with practice!
She also made Aroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice) which was to die for!
And one of my favorites, Tostones, which are made from green plantains:
I got to squish them, which was kind of fun.
Needless to say, it was a wonderful meal and I think I may be able to recreate it though definitely not as well. :)
I'd also like to say that we dedicated our day of cooking to Ida's grandmother, Mama Ida, who passed away this summer. I never got to meet Mama Ida, she lived in Puerto Rico, but I felt like I knew her. She would call Ida at my house when she would sleep over when we were in high school so I did get to talk to her a bit. Mama Ida is dearly missed by her family.
Thank you, Ida, for the wonderful treat!
~RR
1 comment:
Yu-um, love me some enpanadas! Glad to hear that you guys had a great time. I can't wait to hear all about it!
xoxox
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