Traditional Puerto Rican dish made with fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork cracklings.

Whole roasted pig marinated in herbs and spices, a centerpiece of Puerto Rican celebrations.

Rice with pigeon peas, a classic Puerto Rican dish flavored with sofrito and pork.

Traditional Puerto Rican tamales made with green banana and root vegetable masa, filled with pork.

Twice-fried green plantain slices, a popular crispy side dish in Puerto Rico.

Traditional Puerto Rican roasted pork shoulder marinated in garlic, herbs and spices.

Crispy codfish fritters made with seasoned batter, a popular street food.

Fritters made from green banana and yautia masa, stuffed with seasoned ground beef.

Puerto Rican turnovers filled with seasoned meat, seafood, or cheese.

Sweet coconut rice pudding spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and raisins.

Hearty rice soup made with chicken or seafood, similar to gumbo.

Creamy coconut pudding dessert with a delicate, trembling texture.

Traditional Christmas drink made with rum, coconut cream, and spices.

Rice and beans dish sautéed with sofrito, garlic, and olive oil.

Crispy fried pork belly or pork rinds, a popular snack.

Crispy cornmeal fingers stuffed with cheese, similar to cornmeal fritters.

Sweet cream cheese-filled pastries, a popular breakfast treat.

Sweet plantain rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef.

Sweet spiral buns dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for breakfast.

Stuffed potato balls filled with seasoned ground beef and deep fried.

Hearty stew made with various meats, root vegetables, and plantains.

Cornmeal dumplings wrapped in banana leaves and boiled, often served with fish.

Classic Puerto Rican caramel custard dessert made with eggs and milk.

Coconut kisses - small coconut macaroons popular during holidays.