Latin Food

INGREDIENTS

1 cup medium grain rice
3 cups water
12 ounces evaporated milk, non fat
3 tablespoons condensed milk, low fat
2 ounces raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 METHOD

* In a medium saucepan, combine rice, and water.

* Cook over low heat, covered, for 13 minutes, until tender.

* Add evaporated milk and condensed milk and raisins. Stir well.

* Cook 8-10 minutes.

* Rice should be moist, liquid (milk) should not be completely dry.

* Serve in individual plates.

* Garnish by sprinkling with cinnamon.

Makes 4 cups, 16 Servings

Nutritional Guide Per serving

Calories 83
Fat (g) .03
Saturated .01
Unsaturated .02
Protein (g) 2.9
Carbohydrates (g) 17.4
Fiber (g) .08
Cholesterol (mg) 1
Sodium (mg) 29

Recipe from the book “Latin Lover Lite” by Chef LaLa available at amazon.com and retailers near you.

INGREDIENTS16 ounces garbanzo beans, canned
16 ounces kidney beans, canned
16 ounces black beans, canned
16 ounces corn, canned
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces roasted red bell pepper, from a jar, diced
6 ounces green bell pepper, seeded, small dice
2 tablespoons cilantro, fine chop
1 tablespoon italian parsley, fine chop

METHOD

* Rinse and drain all canned items.

* In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.

* Chill before serving for 15-20 minutes.

Servings 16

Nutritional Guide Per Serving

Calories 123
Fat (g) 1.6
Saturated .2
Unsaturated 1.4
Protein (g) 6.2
Carbohydrates (g) 22.7
Fiber (g) 4.4
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 156

Note: To save time, look for jarred roasted red peppers.

Recipe from the book “Latin Lover Lite” by Chef LaLa available at amazon.com and retailers near you.

6 ounces potato
½ teaspoon canola oil
2 stalks green onions, shredded
5 large eggs, whites only
1 large egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

METHOD

* Wash and boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and cut into medium dice.

* Separate five eggs from the egg whites into a mixing bowl.

* Add one whole egg to egg whites.

* Whip the eggs.

* Add salt and pepper, fold over to combine all ingredients.

* Heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet.

* Add onions, and potatoes to skillet.

* Cook until the potatoes are golden brown.

* Add egg mixture.

* Cook for two minutes .

* Transfer to a preheated oven for 8 minutes at 375˚.

* Cook until egg is set or firm.

* Allow to cool.

* Slice into wedges and serve.

Note: This dish is served at room temperature.

Servings: 2

Nutritional Guide Per serving

Calories 130
Fat (g) 2.6
Saturated .8
Unsaturated 1.8
Protein (g) 8.8
Carbohydrates (g) 12.9
Fiber (g) 1.5
Cholesterol (mg) 10
Sodium (mg) 442

Recipe from the book “Latin Lover Lite” by Chef LaLa available at amazon.com and retailers near you.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Spanish.

© Chef LaLa

 Ingredients

Fritters/Tortitas:

• 8 Medium Potatoes, boiled, peeled
• 4 Ounces Ground Dried Shrimp
• 4 Ounces Cotija Cheese, finely grated
• 4 Medium Eggs
• As needed Oil

Sauce:

• 28 Ounces Canned Red Enchilada Sauce
• 1 Medium Onion, pureed
• 1 Medium Tomato, pureed
• 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 32 Ounces Sliced Nopalitos

Preparation Method

1. In a large saucepan add Enchilada Sauce, pureed tomatoes, onions, and chicken Bouillon. Cook for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water.
2. Slowly incorporate dissolved cornstarch into sauce stirring constantly.
3. Cook for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, place the potatoes and mash well.
4. Add dried shrimp, cotija cheese and eggs. In a skillet, heat oil. It is important that the heat is not too high because then the patties won’t fully cook inside. Also, if the heat is too low the patties will absorb all the oil. To check if oil is hot enough, drop a little potato mixture into the pan. They should sizzle immediately.
5. With a tablespoon, spoon potato/shrimp mixture (about 1 ½ ounces) in the pan and use the spoon or spatula to flatten them into a patty shape.
6. Carefully flip over when golden brown.
7. After removing drain excess oil. Set aside until service.
8. Before serving add the Sliced Nopalitos (cactus). Cook to warm.
9. Add patties to sauce, cook for additional 3-5 minutes and serve.

SERVE

Do not combine the Sliced Nopalitos, red sauce and patties until ready for service so that they maintain the vibrant colors and shape.

SERVES

20-25 patties – slightly larger than a silver dollar