Taste the flavors of Costa Rican Tamales

Deep in the mountains near Turrialba, Costa Rica, Massi Devoto takes us to Mollejones Costa Rica. He takes on the challenge "how to make" Costa Rican Tamales!

Make sure to turn on your smell-a-vision!



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Patacones - Fried Green Plantains

Patacones which consist of fried green plantains, is very popular in the Latin cutures. Many countries might have their own specific name to it, but in the end it's just simply, fried plantain.

You need [to]:
- Oil
- Peel the green plantains
-Cut the plantains in small circle pieces possibly about 4-6 pieces
- Flatten them up with wood mortar
- Fry them into the pre-heated oil and remove when brown in color.

This a very popular appetizer in Costa Rica.

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Taste the Flavors of Costa Rican Caribbean

Massi Devoto recently showed us another part of his culture - sharing the meals he prepares for his family and guest. He cooked a taste of the Costa Rican Caribbean. On the menu was "Macarela."

Some of the ingredients to make the dish was:
Macarel, salt, black pepper, lemon, onion, garlic, spice oil, bell pepper and soy sauce...

Watch the video and see the dish being made. "Pura Vida!"


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