- 1. Peel the ripe plantains and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Each plantain will make 4 slices.2. Carefully fry the plantain slices on both sides in 1/2-inch of hot oil until golden brown.3. Drain. Dry on paper towels, and allow to cool slightly [...]

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 - 1. Peel the plantain and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick slices.2. Fry in 1/2-inch of hot oil for 2 minutes.3. Place the fried plantains on paper towels and let cool at least 3 minutes.4. Press each one down softly until somewhat flattened, using for [...]

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 - 1. Wash and peel the swet potatoes.2. Slice into 1-inch thick pieces.3. Mix the chilled water with the salt and soak the pieces in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.4. In a heavy skillet, fry the sweet potato pieces [...]

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 - 1. In a heavy skillet, heat the Catibia flour for about 6 to 8 mn at medium-high temperature, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.2. In a separate bowl, mix the garlic, the water, and the salt.3. Pour this seasoned, salted water into the flour and [...]

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 - 1. Peel the yuca, and using a wide-slot grater, make long vertical movements to obtain long, very thin strips.2. Sprinkle the strips with salt.3. Using your fingertips, press tightly about 1 tbsp of yuca strips in the center, so their ends remain loose to give [...]

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 - 1. In a large pot, combine the potatoes, the water, and the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked for about 10-15 mn. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.2. Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine [...]

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 - 1. In a large pot, bring the pumpkin and the water to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the vegetable is tender. Drain and reserve the liquid.2. Meanwhile, saute the white onion, garlic, celery, and coriander in the butter (or margarine) until the [...]

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 - 1. Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. Drain and add 8 cups of water.2. Simmer slowly until the beans are almost tender, for about 1 to 1 1/2 hour. During this process, add more water if necessary.3. Meanwhile, saute in the olive oil, [...]

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 - 1. Heat the chicken bouillon.2. Meanwhile, drop the olive oil on top of the cassava bread. Sprinkle with the salt.Place the cassava rounds on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F , until slightly browned.3. Serve hot chicken broth topped with the cassava [...]

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 - 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.2. Peel the plantains and place them on a cookie sheet. Bake them for about 30 to 40 mn or until hard to the touch.3. Meanwhile, saute garlic, onion, coriander leaves, parsley, and salt in the olive [...]

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