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| Tostones, Rice with Beans & Pumpkin, and Pernil |
Tostones
Tostones are made from green (unripe) plantains commonly found in the fresh fruit department of a grocery store. The peeled plantain is sliced into 1 inch thick slices, fried in hot oil until they turn golden-yellow (about 1-2 minutes on each side), and then removed from the oil and patted with a paper towel. 
Once the excess oil has been removed, each slice is squished flat with a "tostonera" (or any kitchen utensil that has a large enough flat surface) and sprinkled with Adobo seasoning. The plantains are then fried once again until they are crisp and golden brown.
They are immediately served with a garlic dipping sauce (olive oil, minced garlic, dash of Adobo seasoning, splash of vinegar).
Pastillos de Guava
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| Roll out puff pastry dough and cut into small squares. Place a cube of guava paste in the middle of pastry square. |
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| Place another pastry square on top and pinch together. Bake at 350F until puffed and lightly browned. |
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| Sprinkle pastillos with powdered sugar. Enjoy! |
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| Las Tres Maldonados |
Con un corazón agradecido, besitos a la Sra. Maldonado y sus hijas.
Buen Provecho!
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