Taste of Puerto Rico
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, November 10th | 6:00-8:30pm
Bring a little island flavor to your kitchen! Experience the warmth, flavor, and rich culinary traditions of Puerto Rico in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mona, where you will prepare a rich & savory Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken Stew) , Golden Yellow Rice, and irresistible Tostones. Mona always brings more than just cooking tips; learn about the connection between food, history, and culture as you prepare this menu that you will want to recreate at home again & again. Discover why these dishes remain favorites at gatherings across the island and throughout the Puerto Rican diaspora.
Menu:
- Pollo Guisado (A comforting chicken stew that reflects the island’s blend of Spanish, African, and Indigenous Taíno influences)
- Arroz Amarillo (Puerto Rico’s iconic yellow rice, seasoned with sofrito and spices that are at the heart of countless family recipes)
- Crispy Tostones (Crispy twice-fried green plantains, a Caribbean staple enjoyed throughout Puerto Rico and a testament to the island’s African and tropical culinary heritage)
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Kitchen Safety
- Knife Skills
- Developing deep flavors with simple ingredients
- Next-level rice
- How to make the perfect tostones
What you’ll take home:
- Knowledge of the vibrant food traditions in this tropical corner of the USA
- Any leftovers from class
- Recipes and instructions
More about this class:
- Class is for ages 16+
- Great for beginner to advanced cooks
- Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!
**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**
** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.
Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua
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