Puerto Rican food is a result of the mixing of many cultures into one. As mentioned in my prior blog, Puerto Rico is home to a variety of different cultures such as the Spanish, Taino and African culture. Another influential culture would include the American culture.
Some of the favorite or better known foods include “Arroz con Gandules” which is translated to Rice with Pigeon Peas. It is Puerto Rico’s national dish and sofrito is a type of seasoning that is used to give the rice i
ts flavor. Diced pieces of ham are also typically thrown into the mix while cooking this dish although it is up to the person making the dish.
Another main dish on the island is "Arroz con Pollo" or rice with chicken which is highly popular. It is actually the most popular dish on the island.
With regard to desserts on the island, "flan" or custard is usually one of the main desserts. Coconuts are sometimes involved in the making or seasoning of this custard.
Lastly, some drinks that are favored on the island include beer, black coffee and when it come to alcohol, rum is the liquor of choice. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of the rum consumed in the United States is produced in Puerto Rico. The most popular brand of rum is "Bacardi" and it comes in a variety of flavors.
