It confines the steam in a fixed volume and,as you boil your pound of water, something else happens--thepressure inside begins to build up. As the pressure builds,something else happens--the temperature rises above 212Â°F for thefirst time.
Definition: Platanos fritos, or deep-fried plantains, are an indispensable side dish in Central America cuisine. However, platanos fritos differ from country to country, dish to dish.In Nicaragua, platanos fritos sometimes resemble potato chips, scooped from sizzling pots of oil with mesh ladles and served streetside.n Costa Rica and Belize, platanos fritos are softer, slow-fried and slightly caramelized. In most Central American countries, platanos fritos are sold in markets and grocery stores beside the Doritos and cans of Pringles.
3. bonito-any of various scombroid fishes intermediate in size and characteristics between mackerels and tunas. scombroid, scombroid fish-important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters. genus Sarda, Sarda-bonitos.. (Animals) any of various similar or related fishes, such as Katsuwonus pelamis (oceanic bonito), the flesh of which is dried and flaked and used in Japanese cookery. [C16: from Spanish bonito, from Latin bonus good]. (bÉËni toÊ).