Cocina Puerto Rico

Cocina Puerto Ricotransports you to Borinquenthe Island of Enchantmentotherwise known as Puerto Rico. Or, to chef Mia Castro, home.

Mia spent her early career working under prestigious chefs such as Jos Andrs, Thomas Keller, and Wolfgang Puck, and later cooked for exclusive clients worldwide as a private chef. In 2020, unexpectedly grounded in New York City, she found herself craving the foods of her native Puerto Rico. Over daily FaceTime calls (that sometimes stretched for hours) with her beloved Abuela Sara in San Juan, Mia collected the time-honored recipes that represent her familys homeland. Now, applying her professional knowledge, shehas expertly adapted these dishes for you to re-create in any American home kitchen.

Cocina Puerto Ricocovers everything from salads, fritters, and soups to seafood, meat, and rice dishes to sweets, including re-creations of favorites from the islands traditionalpanaderas(bakeries). Classics likeAbuelas Sancocho (Root Veggie Stew with Plantain Dumplings),Serenata de Bacalao(Saltfish Salad),Arroz con Jueyes(Stewed Crab Rice), andTembleque(Creamy Coconut Pudding)bring the signature flavors of Puerto Rican cooking into your home, while dishes likeTropical Caprese Salad and Caribbean Passion Pieintroduce some of Mias modern tropical riffs.

Featuring photography shot at Abuelas house in San Juan, iconic landmarks throughout Puerto Rico, and a design inspired by the sun-washed alleyways of Old San Juan, this book is a true trip to the Island of Enchantment. Whether you want to explore a new destination, savor a unique cuisine, or immerse yourself in vibrant culture and rich historyCocina Puerto Ricois your way in.