Food.com: South American Low Fat Recipes

Belize Rum Punch

May 5, 2011 11:09:01 AM

Quick and easy rum punch. Quantities can be easily increased. From www.recipeisland.com. Posted for ZWT7.

Rating: 3

Created: May 5, 2011 11:09:01 AM

Caipirinha

Jul 7, 2004 7:59:59 PM

Brazilian national drink. You can change limes for kiwis, pineapple or passion fruit, or mix them, but you may cut on sugar.

Caipirinha

Rating: 7

Created: Jul 7, 2004 7:59:59 PM

Perfect Basic Brown Rice

Jun 9, 2008 2:43:27 AM

This basic recipe was printed in Saveur magazine. It works well for any brown rice - short, medium or long-grain brown rice. Disregard the directions on your package. Most likely it will come out mushy. In this recipe, the boiling (uncovered) cooks it thoroughly, and the steaming at the end make it light and fluffy.

Perfect Basic Brown Rice

Rating: 30

Created: Jun 9, 2008 2:43:27 AM

Patacones (fried Plantain)

May 29, 2004 7:59:49 PM

I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish.

Patacones (fried Plantain)

Rating: 9

Created: May 29, 2004 7:59:49 PM

Maduros (plantain)

Jun 4, 2004 7:59:47 PM

These are a traditional South American side dish. I serve them alongside a plate full of rice, meat, and boiled salt potatoes. They add a nice sweetness to the meal.

Maduros (plantain)

Rating: 10

Created: Jun 4, 2004 7:59:47 PM

Chilean Pastel De Choclo

Sep 28, 2005 10:53:38 PM

There are many interpretations of this Chilean chicken and corn casserole. In this one, corn cooks with milk until it is slightly thick, then whirls in the food processor until smooth. Serve this slightly sweet dish with pebre, posted separately.

Chilean Pastel De Choclo

Rating: 9

Created: Sep 28, 2005 10:53:38 PM

Curtido De Repollo - El Salvadorean Cabbage Salad

Jan 26, 2007 11:28:18 PM

This spicy Salvadoreno coleslaw is the traditional zesty topping for pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese). You can also try serving it with fish or black beans, inside burritos or on top of quesadillas.

Curtido De Repollo - El Salvadorean Cabbage Salad

Rating: 6

Created: Jan 26, 2007 11:28:18 PM

Plantain Soup

Dec 21, 2003 8:00:30 PM

I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains.

Plantain Soup

Rating: 11

Created: Dec 21, 2003 8:00:30 PM

Maduros En Salsa De Arándano (Sweet Plantains in Cranberr

May 29, 2006 8:24:08 PM

I found this one some time ago in a free 2004 recipe calendar from Shaw's supermarket. Something a little different for sweet plantain lovers.

Maduros En Salsa De Arándano (Sweet Plantains in Cranberr

Rating: 3

Created: May 29, 2006 8:24:08 PM

Pea Soup (Potaje De Guisantes)

Jun 4, 2008 11:31:57 PM

From: "The Art of South American Cookery" by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4.

Pea Soup (Potaje De Guisantes)

Rating: 1

Created: Jun 4, 2008 11:31:57 PM

Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Jul 21, 2011 6:43:57 AM

One of my co-workers used to come running in with a cucumber, couple of carrots, fresh lime and a jar of chili powder, she would slice the veggies and toss with the lime juice and sprinkle the chili powder every few bites or so as a way of having a quick on the run lunch without eating fast food.

Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Rating: 4

Created: Jul 21, 2011 6:43:57 AM

Brazilian Potato Salad

Jan 9, 2004 7:59:45 PM

This recipe was given to me by my best friend who lived in Brazil for a while. Its a great barbecue side dish or potluck dish. *Measurements are approximate and are to taste* I personally like more lemon than stated below. This salad is supposed to be a little tart.

Brazilian Potato Salad

Rating: 4

Created: Jan 9, 2004 7:59:45 PM