Jacques Capati

Green Cuadrado Pancakes

Green Cuadrado Pancakes

Cuadrados are a type of banana. Or maybe they’re a type of plantain? Whichever they are, they’re sort of a mix between the two. More firm than a banana, but softer and sweeter than a plantain. They are almost unknown outside of Central America, and foreigners love to try them, because the flavor is quite […]

 Jacques Capati

Vegetarian Black Bean Tamales

Ingredients: Banana Leaves or Corn Husks for wrapping Tamale: 2 Cups Masa 2.5 Cups Vegetable Stock 1 Tsp Baking Soda 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Cup Butter Cumin, Salt Pepper (Season To Taste) Sauce: 4 Medium Sized Roasted Red Peppers (We used small sweet organic red peppers from the farm) 1 Large Tomato ( […]

 Jacques Capati

Patacones w/ Veggie Sautee

(Serves 4-6) Ingredients: 4 Large Green Plantains 2 Large Roma Tomatoes 2 Cups Fresh Basil 1 Large Onion 2 Cloves Garlic 1 Large Tomato Olive Oil Chop garlic, tomato and onion and sauté (season to taste) Peel plantains and half them then fry for 3 minutes on each side Cover fried plantain with foil or […]

 Jacques Capati

Banana Blossom Veggie Patties

Ingredients: 1 Banana Blossom Heart Cumin, Coriander, Curry (Season to taste) 2 clove Garlic 4 Medium Sized Sweet Potatoes 1 Cup dry vegetable pulp (If none available, finely chopped kale, carrots and beet root. flour can be used as well) 1 Tbspn olive oil 2 Eggs Optional Boil Sweet potatoes and mash with the banana […]