LOS TRES GOLPES
(THE THREE HITS)
Originated from the Dominican Republic, this dish is called The Three Hits because it's mashed plantains topped with three items: eggs, salami, and fried cheese.
3 green plantains
1/2 stick salted butter
1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
Salt and oregano to taste
1 fried egg slices of salami fried cheese (Tropical brand queso de freír)
Instructions
1. Slice the plantains and place in boiling water until tender.
2. Drain the plantains and place in a bowl.
3. Add the butter, and mash until smooth. Then add the heavy cream, and stir until creamy.
4. Add salt and oregano to your taste preference.
5. In another pan, sauté the red onion slices with olive oil and vinegar.
6. Top the plantains with the onions.
7. Add the fried egg, salami and fried cheese and serve
CRAZY BERRY TRES LECHES CAKE
A soaked angel cake topped with fresh summer berries.
Cake
6 eggs, separated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond or coconut extract
Toppings
1 can cream of coconut
1 can evaporated milk
Mixed berries, cinnamon, whipped topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a mixing bowl and the whites in another.
3. Whisk the whites until they are fluffy.
4. In the separate bowl with the yolks, mix the sugar, extract and baking powder.
5. Slowly mix the egg whites with the yolks.
6. Add the flour, and slowly mix until all together.
7. Bake at 350 F until fully cooked, 20-30 minutes.
8. Remove from oven, and let the cake cool down.
9. While the cake cools, mix the coconut cream and evaporated milk together.
10. Once cooled, soak cake with the milk, and top with whipped topping, berries and cinnamon.
11. Serve and enjoy!
PIÑA COLADA
An alcoholic (Or virgin) cocktail originated from Puerto Rico.
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup cream of coconut
3-4 cups ice
1/4 cup rum (preferably Bacardi)
Toppings (Optional)
Cherries, cinnamon, pineapple
Instructions
1. Mix the juice and coconut cream.
2. Place liquid and ice in a blender until it reaches your preferred consistency.
3. Add rum (throw in a little extra if desired).
4. Top it with your favorite toppings.
5. Enjoy!
