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.
1. Poblano (a.k.a. Ancho) A good, easy-to-find grilling pepper thatâs ideal for stuffing to make chiles rellenos with a kick of heat. Poblanos get fairly big and are usually sold fresh, while they are younger and dark green. At their red, mature stage they are usually dried (and in their dried form they are called ancho chiles).