Latin American Paleo Cooking: Over 80 Traditional Recipes Made Grain and Gluten Free

by Amanda Torres, Milagros Torres

Overview

Paleo Recipes as Bold and Flavorful as They are Healthy

Amanda Torres, founder of The Curious Coconut, tells a story of heritage and tradition with her recipes. In collaboration with her Puerto Rican mother-in-law, Milagros, she provides authentic recipes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia and Venezuela, among others. Discover a new, adventurous side to Paleo with recipes like Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce), Empanadas al Horno (Baked Meat Turnovers) and Pollo a la Brasa (Marinated Roasted Chicken).

This is Paleo as you’ve never experienced before, embracing traditional Latin American comfort foods and also making them completely gluten-, dairy- and re ned-sugar-free. Latin American Paleo Cooking introduces layers of flavor, and with over 80 recipes, you’ll always have something new to try.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624143922
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	08/22/2017
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Amanda Torres, founder of the food and health website The Curious Coconut, has achieved life-changing results from adopting a Paleo diet. She has been featured in Redbook, The Huffington Post, First for Women, Mark’s Daily Apple and others. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Foreword Jennifer Robins 11

Introduction 12

Platos De La Familia

Family Dinners 15

Milagros's Famous Pernil Al Horno: Adobo Mojado Marinated Pork Roast 16

Vaca Frita: Garlic-Lime Fried Shredded Beef 19

Lomo Saltado: Steak and French Fry Stir-fry 20

Piñon/Pastelón: Ripe Plantain Lasagna or Meat Pie 23

Pollo a La Brasa: Marinated Roasted Chicken 26

Home-Style Arroz Con Pollo: Chicken with Rice 29

Mofongo Relleno De Camarones: Mofongo Stuffed with Shrimp 30

Pasteles: Green Banana Tamales 33

Viandas Con Bacalao: Tropical Starches with Salted Cod 37

Ropa Vieja: Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce 38

Lechón Asado: Mojo Marinated Pork Roast 40

Masitas De Puerco Fritas: Mojo Marinated and Fried Pork Cubes 41

Chayotes Rellenos: Chayote Squash Stuffed with Meat 43

Sancocho: Tropical Starch Stew 44

Pabellón Criollo: Shredded Beef, Ripe Plantains, "Beans" and "Rice" 47

Icomida De Fiestai

Party Food! 49

Empanadas Al Horno: Baked Meat Turnovers 50

Mofongo: Mashed Green Plantains and Fried Pork Belly 53

Pastelillos: Fried Meat Turnovers 55

Bacalaítos: Salted Cod Fritters 56

Pandebono: "Cheese" Buns 59

Alcapurrias: Green Banana Fritters 60

Pupusas Con Chicharrón O "Queso": Stuffed "Corn" Tortillas 63

Aborrajados De Plátano: "Cheese"-Stuffed Fried Ripe Plantains 64

Arepas Colombianas: Savory "Corn" Pancakes 67

Arepas Rellenas: Savory Stuffed "Corn" Pancakes 68

Carimañolas: Meat Stuffed Yuca Fritters 71

Patacón Maracucho: Fried Plantain Sandwich 72

Chicharrónes: Fried Pork Belly 75

Mini Papas Rellenas: Mini Stuffed Potato Balls 76

Arañitas De Plátano: Shredded Fried Plantain "Spiders" 79

Rápido Y Fácil

Quick and Easy Meals 81

Pinchos De Pollo: Marinated Grilled Chicken Kebabs 82

Reina Pepiada: Chicken Avocado Salad 84

Pollo En Sofrito Para El AIP: Chicken in Sofrito for the AIP 85

Canoas De Plátanos Maduros: Meat-Stuffed Ripe Plantains 87

Mojo Chuletas De Puerco: Citrus Marinated Pork Chops 88

"Arroz" Con Pollo: Chicken with "Rice" 91

"Vaca" Frita De Pollo: Garlic-Lime Fried Shredded Chicken 92

Carne Molida: Ground Beef Hash 95

Picadillo: Sweet and Savory Ground Beef 96

Bistec De Palomilla: Thin-Cut Steak and Onions 97

Pollo Desmechado: Seasoned Shredded Chicken 98

Pollo a La Plancha: Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast 101

Anticuchos De Corazón: Marinated Beef Heart Kebabs 102

Churrasco: Grilled Skirt Steak 105

Acompañantes

Sides 107

Papas a La Huancaína: Potatoes in "Cheese" Sauce 108

Plátanos Maduros: Fried Ripe Plantains 111

Mangú Con Cebolla: Mashed Green Plantains with Onions 112

Tostones/Patacones: Twice-Fried Green Plantains 115

"Arroz" Amarillo De Coliflor: Yellow Cauliflower "Rice" 116

Arroz Amarillo: Yellow Rice 117

"Arroz" Blanco O Amarillo De Malanga: White or Yellow Malanga "Rice" 118

Dulce O Salado Pure De Boniato: Sweet or Savory Mashed Boniato 120

Guineitos En Escabeche: Green Bananas in Oil and Vinegar 121

Yuca Con Mojo: Boiled Yuca with Tangy Garlic Sauce 123

Yuca Frita: Yuca Fries 124

Couve à Mineira: Brazilian Garlicky Collard Greens 126

"Caraotas" Negras De Vegetales: Vegetables Black "Beans" 127

"Caraotas" Negras De Yuca: Yuca Black "Beans" 129

Un Poco Dulce

A Little Sweet 131

Flan De Coco: Coconut Milk Custard 132

Pastel De Tres "Leches": Cake Soaked in 3 "Milks" 135

Tembleque: Coconut Milk Pudding 136

"Arroz" Con Dulce: "Rice" Pudding 139

Hojaldre: Puerto Rican Spice Cake 140

Cazuela: Pumpkin Boniato Crustless Pie 141

Panetela De Guayaba: Guava-Stuffed Cake 142

Plátanos Calados: Stewed Spiced Ripe Plantains 145

Los Esenciales

The Essentials (Sauces, Cooking Bases and More) 147

Sofrito: Flavorful Cooking Base 148

Adobo Majado: Garlic Oregano Wet Rub 150

Ajilimójili Sauce: Garlic Peeper Sauce 151

Mojo De Ajo: Garlic-Olive Oil Sauce 153

Mojo Criollo: Sour Orange Marinade 154

Salsa De Ajo Y Salsa Rosada: Garlic Cilantro Mayonnaise and Pink Sauce 157

Chimichurri: Garlic Parsley Steak Sauce 158

Ají Picante: Spicy Green Onion Sauce 161

Curtido: Spicy Cabbage Slaw 162

Salsa Verde Mágica: Magic Green Sauce 165

Guasacaca: Spicy Avocado Sauce 166

Pollo Desmenuzado Sencillo: Simple Shredded Chicken 167

Caldo De Pollo: Chicken Broth 168

"Queso" Amarillo: Yellow "Cheese" 169

"Queso" Blanco: White "Cheese" 170

Stocking the Latin American Paleo Kitchen 173

A Few Notes on Paleo Ingredients 177

Acknowledgments 179

About the Authors 180

Index 181

Editorial Reviews

Amanda is a genius in the kitchen! Her knack at re-creating traditional Latin American recipes that taste like the real deal yet without the grains, dairy and legumes will make this book an earmarked, food-splattered favorite in your cookbook collection.”

—Kelly Bejelly, author of Paleo Eats

“I truly don’t have words to express how excited I am about this book. This is my absolute favorite kind of cuisine, and now I can make it at home while keeping it authentic AND healthy! I’ve been waiting for this book!”

—Liz Wolfe, NTP, author of Eat The Yolks

“As someone who has always felt intimidated by authentic Latin cuisine (and has multiple dietary restrictions), Amanda’s book is the perfect addition to my kitchen. Her fun, easy-to-follow recipes now have me making flavorful meals that I would have never had the confidence to attempt on my own.”

—Jessica Espinoza, Certified Mind Body Nutrition Coach and founder of Delicious Obsessions

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