Mar 7, 2019 · Root vegetables and stewed jackfruit "cod" is a take on the classic Puerto Rican "viandas con bacalao". Hearty, tasty and healthy.

Sep 18, 2019 · Steamed Root Vegetables (Viandas) are tropical root vegetables (Yautías, Yucas or Ñames) that are considered a staple in the Puerto Rican culture. The cooked root vegetables are served like a potato and accompanied with meat or fish.

Sep 3, 2024 · Bacalao con Vianda is a traditional Puerto Rican staple in many homes, often enjoyed during Lent but cherished all year round. The combination of the tender, salty bacalao with the earthy viandas creates a perfect balance that’s sure …

Dec 9, 2018 · In the Caribbean, tubular root vegetables are called ground provisions or viandas. They are so-called because the vegetables themselves are encased in the ground during growth and dug up when harvested. These include tubers, …

The softened codfish is then cooked alongside a medley of root vegetables, collectively known as "viandas." These viandas can include yams, sweet potatoes, green bananas, and cassava, each contributing its unique texture and taste to the dish.

May 7, 2024 · Viandas (Puerto Rican Root Vegetables) Puerto Rican root vegetables are so abundant and varied, they’re a whole category unto themselves! The general term for Puerto Rican root vegetables and/or starchy vegetables is “viandas.”

Sep 7, 2023 · Yuca is among the most commonly eaten viandas — the local word for starchy fruits and vegetables, such as plantain and taro — in puerto rico. Web stir in the green beans and sauté for 1 minute, then stir in the toasted rice powder and sofrito and cook for 1 minute.

Sep 26, 2019 · For Family Recipes, Yantin shares her version of viandas con bacalao (root vegetables with salt cod). Yantin adds tomatoes and generous amounts of garlic and olive oil to her version of viandas...

Boil the viandas in salted water until fork tender. Drain the viandas and place in a salad bowl. Stir in the cooked and de-boned bacalao. Salt and pepper to taste. Slice the onions, tomatoes, avocado and add them to the mix. Serve hot or cold and top with olive oil and vinegar.

Jan 11, 2020 · Let Me Introduce You to the Viandas for the Sancocho! The root vegetables from top to bottom are the following: ñame (yam), yautía (taro root) and yuca (cassava). The ñame (yam) has a thin dark brown skin with a rough surface. It has a white or yellow flesh. The ñame (yam) was brought to the island from West Africa.