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Taste of Puerto Rico
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, November 10th | 6:00-8:30pm

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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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