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!
Yuca frita is such a staple in the Salvadoran cuisine. It is a snack mostly sold in the afternoon, close to dinner time. It is cassava root that is cooked in water and then fried. If cut in small pieces, it could be like cassava fries. Simple ingredients Cassava root Water Salt Oil How to …
In some parts of El Salvador, this is called “pan tostado”. In the capital and surrounding areas is called “pan menudo”. These are more like a cookie consistency. The main ingredient is flour, butter, and sugar. They are easy to make and you can shape it in many different ways. You can add pineapple marmalade, …
Tomato basil soup was introduced to me about five years ago. My husband and I were in a party and they had all sorts of soups. I loved this one and decided to find a recipe. After making for a long time, we have paired it with many different foods. For example, we love to …
I tried to research why we call it “ensalada rusa”, but I haven’t had success. Nonetheless, this is such a delicious and refreshing salad. It’s super common in El Salvador to serve it as a side dish. The sweetness of the beets, mixed with potatoes, and the seasonings make it so delightful to our palates. …
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!