My imaginary explanation letter would start this way: Dear plantain chips, please forgive me, but these boniatos (white sweet potatoes) chips were impossible to resist! Boniatos are not just like any sweet potatoes,
An easy tropical medley to add to your repertoire of side dishes
I associate Fall with colorful medleys. Picture small cubes of carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini and squash delicately seasoned and roasted in the oven. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. That medley was my inspiration for the dish I am presenting here.
If you can’t go to Singapore, let Singapore and kaya toasts come to you
How? But, how? you may wonder. The answer is a 4-letter word: Kaya. Kaya (which means rich in Indo/Malay, thanks Intan for the translation :)), is ubiquitous in Singapore. It is usually served on a butter-lathered toast. Have a bite of kaya toast, and you will taste the richness and beauty dreams
Grilled plantain, quickest, healthiest mid-afternoon snack
Is it me or the quality of plantains sold in the US has gone down? I find it incredibly difficult to find great plantains for boiling, baking and other non-frying alternatives. The ones I find tend to ripen unevenly with a texture that gets too mushy too quickly. If you are a plantain distributor and… Continue reading Grilled plantain, quickest, healthiest mid-afternoon snack