Makes 2 cups All the ingredients except for the avocado can be layered in the bowl 1 day in advance. The avocado can be added 4 hours in advance. Immediately store wrapped in the refrigerator with plastic pressed onto the surface area, completely sealing it, to prevent oxidation. Note: […]
Makes 8 servings Beef Skewers Green Chile Sauce Chef’s Note: Cilantro roots, popular in Thai cooking, can be found at most Asian markets (you might see them labeled as coriander stems). Different from cilantro stems, they are the flavorful root of the plant. If you cannot find the roots, substitute about […]
Makes about 24 sandwiches This recipe makes quite a bit of ham, so you may have leftovers (unless you have 24 hungry people to feed!). You can tightly wrap any remaining pork and freeze for later, if you like. You can find Peruvian-style chile pastes (we use ají panca and […]
Makes 4 portions Choclo is large-kernel corn, typically available frozen at grocery stores or specialty markets, that can be treated just like every day sweet corn kernels. Cancha is similarly large-kernel corn that is fried and crunchy, like an American-style corn nut.
Makes 8 servings A chimichanga is essentially a fried burrito, so this recipe starts with a homemade tortilla dough. Don’t be intimidated (also don’t be afraid to substitute prepared burrito-sized tortillas)! The dough comes together easily for a tender, crisp exterior. The filling is made up of chayote, a tender […]
Makes 10 servings Chayote is a tender-skinned squash common in Latin American cuisine. It is mild in flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. If it isn’t stocked by your local market, you should be able to find it at a specialty market.
Makes 4 to 6 servings Chef’s Notes: If dried limes are unavailable, preserved limes are a good substitute. You can braise this stew on the stovetop over medium heat as described above, or you can cook it in a 350° to 375°F oven in a large, oven-safe, heavy-bottomed pot or enameled […]
Makes 8 servings This recipe uses freshly fried tortillas, but you can substitute store-bought corn tortilla chips. Add shredded cooked chicken, grilled shrimp, or pulled pork, if you like.
Makes 4 to 6 servings Note: Use any leftover cooked meat, like carnitas, roasted chicken, or beef. You can also add sautéed zucchini or chayote to increase the amount of vegetables, if desired.
Yields 3 cups
Makes 8 portions Chef’s Note: When grinding the soaked legumes, the fine disk of a meat grinder is preferable to a food processor. If using a food processor, it’s easy to over- or under-process the ingredients, which results in an unpleasant texture either way.
Makes 6 to 8 servings Chef’s Note: To cut leaves into chiffonade, strip the leaves off their stems. Stack the leaves, roll up, and cut crosswise into thin ribbons.