BONIATO
(Cuban
Sweet Potato, Batiste)
This potato embodies the flavors of a sweet potato, baking
potato and chesnuts.
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CALABAZA
A blend of pumpkin and squash characterize
the Calabaza. Brightly colored with a smooth, finely textured
meat, this is a versatile addition to soups, cookies, cakes
or pies.
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CHAYOTE
(Mirliton,
Vegetable Pear)
Now very popular, the chayote squash blends flavors of turnip,
cucumber and zucchini. Entirely edible, the chayote can be
sliced and sauteed or deep-fried.
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COCONUT
Few people need an introduction to the coconut, which has
a worldwide following due to its widespread use as a flavoring
in candy, ice cream, and sauces.
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JALAPENO
The green jalapeno is the unripe version ofthe red which often ships with white veins on the outer skin.
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JICAMA
(Mexican Potato, Tam Bean)
Once peeled an ivory colored meat is revealed. The meat is juicy and crunchy, similar to waterchestnut.
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MALANGA
(Cocoyam, Yautia)
Similar to a yam in appareance and a potato in flavor. Used
extensively in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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PLANTAIN
(Cooking Banana, Platano)
The plantain is usually shipped green and will age to a dark
black if desire. The plantain is used frequently as a vegetable.
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POBLANO
(Pasilla)
More correctly, this chile is the "poblano"; however, since so many now refer to this chile as a "fresh pasilla", we concede this point.
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SERRANO
Both the green and red serranos have a very powerful biting heat. This chile is one of the hottest you can find on a regular basis.
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SUGAR CANE
The long sugar cane batons are often used for decoration but the tough outer bark can be peeled back revealing the fibrous, yet sweet and chewy flesh.
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TOMATILLO
(Husk Tomate, Tomate Verde)
The tomatillo looks like a small green tomato with a thin paper-like husk enclosing it.
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YUCA
(Cassava, Tapioca, Yuca)
Once the outer bark is removed, a linen-white meat is revealed. Very dense in texture, the Yucca is very starchy.
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