Hi, I'm Patricia! I was born in El Salvador, I love food, cultures and traditions. I'm sharing healthy, easy Salvadoran recipes and more!
One time I bought fresh beets and I decided to cook them in my stove top by boiling them. It took forever! I even cooked something different for dinner and the beets were still cooking. I decided it was not worth it. In El Salvador, you can find cooked beets in the mercado. The price …
We have a version of chow mein in El Salvador. The main difference I would say is chayote. We use it in many dishes and this one is an example of it. In the tiendas (small shops in neighborhoods), people sell these chow mein packets that have all the seasoning you need to make this …
How amazing it it to write about anything you like. If you are thinking about having a blog, you should! Today I am sharing my mom’s recipe of “Pastelitos”. These are made with corn masa, filled with ground meat and potatoes. Some people only do potatoes, but I like to add ground turkey meat. The …
This is one of the recipes you would like to make and repeat! It is tasty, healthy, and long life in the pantry!
The easiest way yo explain torrejas is that they are the Salvadoran version of a french toast. They are bread slices folded in milk and egg and then cooked in a pan and topped with an authentic Salvadoran syrup. A fun fact, this dessert is predominant in the Capital which I didn’t know until I …
What is torta de yema This bread is so soft, flavorful and simple at the same time. It holds its structure which make it easy to make the torrejas. This type of bread contain simple ingredients that make it more affordable for people in El Salvador. However, it takes time to make it. My grandma …
This is such a delicate and flavorful dish.
A Salvadoran cuisine staple!
This the authentic Salvadoran hot chocolate. I actually love that I learn all the cooking tips from my mom and from childhood neighbors. The ingredients are simple, the process is simple, you need a good grinder or a Molino to ensure the right consistency. What is Tablilla Tablilla is the chocolate that is made to …
This mouth watering cake is one that you want to try! It is an iconic cake in El Salvador, part of the sweet bread repertoire.