The Food of Puerto Rico

By Michael WilliamsDietetic Intern, Keene State College

Today We will learn:

• Basic vocabulary of Puerto Rican food

• The cultural influences of Puerto Rican food

• Finally taste test some Puerto Rican food

But First We Have An ActivityLa Bolsa Misteriosa

(The Mystery Bag)

La Bolsa MysetriosaEverybody takes one thing from La Bolsa Mysteriosa.

Then I’m going to ask each person about the thing they took

What is it (¿Que es ese?)

Does it taste good (¿Es delicioso?)What color is it? (¿De qué color es?)

*For your help, I will provide you with a handout with some translations

La Bolsa MysetriosaFor Example I will go first.

I will take something from La Bolsa Mysteriosa

What is it (¿Que es ese?)

Does it taste good (¿Es delicioso?)

What color is that? (¿De qué color ese… ?)Es un… los calzoncillos

Es gris/ Los calzoncillos gris (Grey)

NO es delicioso. Yo no como los Calzoncillos.It’s not delicious. I do not eat underwear.

La Bolsa MysetriosaWhat is it? (¿Que es ese?)

Does it taste good? (¿Es delicioso?)

What color is it? (¿De qué color es?)

Es un/una…

Sí es delicioso - (Yes, it’s delicious)No, no es delicioso - (No it is not delicious)No sé (NO-SAY) - (I don’t know)

(Say Color from chart)

Azul

Verde

Rojo

Rosada

Negro

Moreno

Amarillo

Anaranjado

Blanco

Cultural Influences•Puerto Rican food is a combination of 3 cultures

• Taíno (Native Americans)• Spanish (from Spain)• Africans

Taíno (Native Americans)• The history and development of Puerto Rican

cuisine began with the Taínos• Taíno were mostly farmers and Fishermen

• Popular Taíno food includes:• Cassava / Yucca• Peppers• Maize / Corn• Papaya• Beans

Spanish Influence•The Spaniards brought many new ingredients like spices, vegetables and animals

• Popular Spanish foods includes:• Cilantro• Rice• Chick Peas• Onions• Garlic• Animals like chicken, beef and pork

African Influence• Finally Africans contributed many new

flavors that make Puerto Rican food famous

• Popular Africans foods and flavors includes:• Coconuts• Bananas / Plaintains• Pidgeon Peas• Coffee• Okra• Yams

Cultural Influences• The combination of the three cultures make

the food very delicious• Also the combination makes the people very

beautiful

Me My Mother My sister My Grandpa

Time to Eat!• OK. Right now it’s time to eat some Puerto Rican food.

• You need to bring your bowl and fork here. OK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icrHtwxXQzs&feature=related