Mofongo

Another Puerto Rican favorite of mine! ABSOLUTELY HEAVENLY!!

INGREDIENTS:

4 firm green plaintains
oil for deep-frying 
1/2 pound pork cracklings 
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 
1/2 cup chicken stock 
salt to taste

Slice the plantains and deep-fry them. Grind the tostones in a Pilon, adding the cracklings a few at a time, and mix well. Add the garlic and mix well. Serve hot along with the heated broth.

Coquito

Coquito is a Christmas tradition in Puerto Rico much like Eggnog in the United States of America and elsewhere. Being that my husband is Puerto Rican, I was introduced to this addictive and delicious drink early on in our relationship. I find myself anticipating the holidays even more just knowing that Mami will make lots of Coquito from November to the end of January. 

Combine in blender the following ingredients:


2 cans of coconut cream 
1 can condensed milk 
1 can evaporated milk 
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon of Almond Extract2.5 cups to 1 quart white rum (according to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cinammon or just slip 2 sticks in the bottle



Refrigerate. Serve Cold. Pace Yourself! ;)