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New World Kitchen: Latin America and Caribbean Cuisine by Norman Van Aken

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  • Salt cod fritters (Bacalao fritters)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Caribbean
    • Ingredients: salt cod; court bouillon; mashed potatoes; jalapeño chiles; Scotch bonnet chiles; parsley; thyme; breadcrumbs; canola oil
    • Accompaniments: Chipotle-lime crema

  • Black bean and shrimp fritters

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Caribbean
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; red onions; jalapeño chiles; red bell peppers; black beans; beer; cumin seeds; Tabasco sauce; shrimp; canola oil; limes
    • Accompaniments: Jalapeño-cumin-lime crema

  • Black-eyed pea fritters (Acarajé with crabmeat stuffing)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Brazilian
    • Ingredients: black-eyed peas; red onions; Scotch bonnet chiles; dried shrimp; canola oil; crabmeat; mayonnaise

  • Chickpea-stuffed pastries (Doubles)

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Appetizers / starters; Trinidadian
    • Ingredients: chickpeas; chipotle chiles; Spanish onions; garam masala; cumin seeds; chicken stock; bread flour; butter

  • Curried-beef-and-squash-stuffed pastries (Jamaican patties)

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Appetizers / starters; Jamaican
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; curry powder; bottled orange juice; calabaza; Spanish onions; scallions; Scotch bonnet chiles; Madras curry powder; ground beef; thyme; breadcrumbs

  • Malanga fritters

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Cuban; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: sour cream; roasted garlic; honey; limes; bottled orange juice; oranges; cilantro; malanga; parsley; canola oil

  • Crispy stuffed mashed potato balls (Papas rellenas)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Cuban
    • Ingredients: mashed potatoes; yuca root; eggs; thyme; ground cayenne pepper; breadcrumbs; canola oil; ground turkey; red onions; red bell peppers; tomatoes; tomato paste; dry sherry; capers; raisins; green olives; scallions

  • Pork and sweet potato croquettes (Pork and boniato croquetas)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Cuban
    • Ingredients: eggs; boniato; ground cayenne pepper; cooked carnitas; breadcrumbs; canola oil

  • Potato tacos with avocado salsa

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Main course; Mexican
    • Ingredients: avocados; tomatoes; Scotch bonnet chiles; cilantro; Spanish onions; red potatoes; jalapeño chiles; green cabbage; roasted garlic; Manchego cheese; corn tortillas

  • Empanadas de "perico"

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Venezuelan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggs; Spanish onions; tomatoes; queso blanco; cilantro; milk; arepa flour; annatto oil; canola oil; limes

  • Potato-and-pumpkin-seed-stuffed empanadas (Pipián-stuffed empanadas)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Colombian
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; vegetable shortening; chicken stock; sherry vinegar; hard-boiled eggs; pepitas; scallions; roasted garlic; canola oil; red potatoes; annatto oil; Spanish onions; red bell peppers; tomatoes; cumin seeds

  • Beer-batter seafood fritters (Stamp and go)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Jamaican
    • Ingredients: crabmeat; red onions; garlic; Scotch bonnet chiles; Tabasco sauce; thyme; sherry vinegar; all-purpose flour; beer; canola oil; limes

  • Meat-stuffed pastries (Pastelillos de carne)

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Puerto Rican
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; vegetable shortening; canola oil; limes; stewed meat of your choice

  • Black bean, tropical fruit, and queso blanco salsa

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Small plates - tapas, meze; Cuban; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: black beans; red bell peppers; scallions; Scotch bonnet chiles; queso blanco; mangoes; oranges; sherry vinegar; bottled orange juice; avocados; shallots; parsley; cumin seeds

  • Black bean puree on corn bread (Black bean muñeta with chipotle-corn skillet bread)

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Small plates - tapas, meze; Cuban; Mexican
    • Ingredients: smoked bacon; jalapeño chiles; red onions; celery; carrots; ground cumin; bay leaves; sherry vinegar; black beans; chicken stock; chipotle chiles; corn; cornmeal; buttermilk; Manchego cheese; scallions

  • Shrimp with garlic, citrus, and butter (Camarons al ajillo)

    • Categories: Main course; Small plates - tapas, meze; Central American; South American
    • Ingredients: shrimp; Scotch bonnet chiles; chicken stock; limes; dry sherry; tomatoes; roasted garlic; butter; country bread

  • Corn cakes with melted cheese and hot sauce (Cachapas with queso fundido)

    • Categories: Small plates - tapas, meze; Appetizers / starters; Mexican; Venezuelan
    • Ingredients: chorizo sausages; pepper Jack cheese; corn; cornmeal; limes; parsley; cilantro; red onions; thyme; Scotch bonnet chiles

  • Golden potato cakes with goat cheese and smoked ham (Llapingachos)

    • Categories: Egg dishes; Appetizers / starters; Small plates - tapas, meze; Ecuadorian
    • Ingredients: red potatoes; goat cheese; smoked ham; red onions; tomatoes; breadcrumbs; eggs; ancho chiles; cumin seeds; olive oil

  • Masa-crusted chicken with piquillo peppers, avocado butter, and greens

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Salads; Small plates - tapas, meze; Main course; Mexican
    • Ingredients: avocados; limes; ground cayenne pepper; sour cream; garlic oil; grapefruit juice; sherry vinegar; honey; all-purpose flour; masa harina; chicken breasts; canola oil; jarred piquillo peppers; salad greens

  • Mojo chicken nachos

    • Categories: Small plates - tapas, meze; Appetizers / starters; Mexican; Cuban
    • Ingredients: chicken breasts; jalapeño chiles; tortilla chips; chorizo sausages; roasted poblano chiles; pepper Jack cheese; cilantro; tomatoes; sour cream; garlic; Scotch bonnet chiles; cumin seeds; bottled orange juice; sherry vinegar; pumpkin seeds; limes; Tabasco sauce; jarred piquillo peppers; avocados

  • Coconut-almond snapper fingers

    • Categories: Main course; Small plates - tapas, meze; Caribbean
    • Ingredients: almonds; coconut; all-purpose flour; coconut milk; ground cayenne pepper; Tabasco sauce; snapper fillets
    • Accompaniments: Pineapple tartar salsa

  • Chilled mussels topped with salsa (Mussels callao)

    • Categories: Small plates - tapas, meze; Appetizers / starters; Peruvian
    • Ingredients: court bouillon; mussels; corn; tomatoes; cucumbers; red onions; aji amarillo chiles; cilantro

  • Fresh corn tamales

    • Categories: Main course; Small plates - tapas, meze; Peruvian
    • Ingredients: corn; Spanish onions; chile powder; lard; masa harina; chicken stock; peanuts; chipotle chiles; red bell peppers; cooked pork; pork stock; Niçoise olives; cilantro; limes; corn husks

  • Stuffed savory plantain pinwheels (Piononos)

    • Categories: Small plates - tapas, meze; Appetizers / starters; Puerto Rican
    • Ingredients: Scotch bonnet chiles; scallions; Spanish onions; red bell peppers; poblano chiles; cilantro; ground pork; cumin seeds; plantains; Manchego cheese

  • Tacos stuffed with seared and marinated snapper (Snapper escabeche-stuffed tacos)

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Small plates - tapas, meze; Main course; Mexican
    • Ingredients: snapper fillets; garlic; red onions; cilantro; tequila; sherry vinegar; limes; bottled orange juice; papayas; lettuce; mangoes; avocados; blue corn tortillas; cumin seeds

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  • ISBN 10 0060185058
  • ISBN 13 9780060185053
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  • Published Jun 01 2003
  • Format Hardcover
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Imprint HarperCollins

Publishers Text

2004 James Beard Award Nominee for Cooking of the Americas


In this cookbook, Norman Van Aken explores the rich influence of Latin American cuisine on the American palate. From the African-infused Creole cuisines of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica, to South American flavors from Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, to the distinct taste of Mexico--Van Aken works his magic on this luscious cornucopia and emerges with a wealth of brilliant recipes.

Well-known in the culinary world for his passion and genius, Norman Van Aken has earned a reputation for innovation and artistry. Armed with his signature recipes, employing a cast of rich ingredients in inventive combinations, anyone can masterfully harness the fire and flare of Latin American cuisine.

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