Inside the astonishing range of global foodways in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

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The breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs, bacon, tater tots, avocado, cilantro crema, salsa, and a cheddar and cotija queso blend.”- Erick Galindo 8809 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035.

In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, honey, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Blend to combine, leaving some chunks of cilantro.

As for mains, the menu offers a variety of signature dishes such as vaca frita, ropa vieja, and picadillo a la Cubana. For dessert, you can't go wrong with guava pastelitos.

The pikliz is a spicy slaw, and the dish includes a side of yuca frita, or yuca fries. “And we also get a freshly baked brioche bun from our neighbors across the street, La Boulangerie,” he added.

Ingredients 2 lb fresh yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Kosher salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 large onion, very thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup ...

But the standout dish that night was the ceviche con patacones ($9.50). The ceviche, made with minced shrimp and white fish, was bright with tart lime and so fresh with scatters of cilantro.

2. Yuca con Chicharrón Yuca con chicharron is a hearty dish that features boiled yuca (cassava) served with crispy fried pork belly. It is often accompanied by fresh tomato sauce or salsa, which adds ...