el salvador Recipes
55 delicious el salvador recipes from around the world
Arroz con Leche de Coco
A creamy and rich coconut milk rice pudding, a beloved dessert in El Salvador. It's infused with cinnamon and often garnished with toasted coconut flakes.
Arroz con Leche SalvadoreƱo
A creamy and comforting rice pudding, slowly simmered with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. This version often includes a hint of citrus zest for brightness.
Arroz con Leche SalvadoreƱo (Coconut Milk Variation)
A creamy and aromatic rice pudding, this Salvadoran version often incorporates coconut milk for an extra layer of tropical flavor, distinct from more common versions.
Arroz con Leche SalvadoreƱo con Canela y Pasas
A comforting and creamy Salvadoran-style rice pudding, slow-cooked with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins, offering a sweet and aromatic finish to any meal.
Arroz con Loroco
Arroz con Loroco is a fragrant and flavorful Salvadoran rice dish that incorporates loroco, a native edible flower with a distinctive aroma and taste. This dish is often served as a side or a main course, showcasing a unique floral note.
Arroz con Loroco y Queso
A fragrant and flavorful Salvadoran rice dish, Arroz con Loroco y Queso combines fluffy rice with the unique floral notes of loroco buds and the savory creaminess of cheese. It's a comforting and versatile side dish or light main course.
Arroz con Pollo SalvadoreƱo
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with rice, vegetables, and a savory achiote-infused broth, giving it a beautiful golden hue and a distinct, mild flavor.
Arroz en Leche SalvadoreƱo
A creamy and comforting Salvadoran-style rice pudding, often flavored with cinnamon and citrus zest, served warm or chilled.
Atol de Elote SalvadoreƱo
A creamy and sweet corn beverage, traditionally made with fresh corn, milk, and cinnamon, offering a comforting and nourishing taste of El Salvador.
Caldo de Gallina (Salvadoran Hen Soup)
A hearty and flavorful soup made with a whole hen, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Caldo de Mariscos SalvadoreƱo
A rich and flavorful seafood soup, brimming with fresh fish, shrimp, and mussels in a savory tomato-based broth, seasoned with aromatic vegetables and a hint of spice. It's a comforting and celebratory dish often enjoyed on special occasions.
Caldo de Pata
A hearty and flavorful soup made from cow's feet, vegetables, and spices. It's known for its rich broth and tender meat, often considered a delicacy and a restorative dish.
Caldo de Patas
A hearty and flavorful soup made from beef feet, it's known for its rich broth and gelatinous texture, often considered a delicacy and a restorative dish.
Caldo de Pollo SalvadoreƱo
A comforting and hearty chicken soup, Caldo de Pollo SalvadoreƱo is a staple in Salvadoran households. It features tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables and seasoned with aromatic herbs, creating a flavorful and nourishing broth.
Caldo de Res SalvadoreƱo
A hearty and flavorful beef soup, Caldo de Res is a comforting staple in Salvadoran households, packed with tender beef, root vegetables, and corn.
Caldo de Res SalvadoreƱo Estilo Occidente
A hearty and flavorful beef soup, this 'Estilo Occidente' version of Caldo de Res features tender chunks of beef, a medley of root vegetables, and a rich, aromatic broth, representing a distinct regional variation from western El Salvador.
Carne Guisada SalvadoreƱa
A savory and tender beef stew, slow-cooked with vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce, a staple comfort food in Salvadoran households.
Chanchitos Cernidos
Savory fried pork dumplings made from masa dough, filled with seasoned pork and sometimes a hint of spice. They are a popular snack or appetizer, often served with curtido or salsa.
Chanchitos en Chimol
Tender pork pieces marinated and cooked in a vibrant and fresh 'chimol' salsa, a classic Salvadoran relish.
Chilate SalvadoreƱo
A traditional Salvadoran hot beverage made from toasted corn, flavored with ginger and allspice. It's a comforting and aromatic drink often enjoyed with sweet Salvadoran pastries.
Dulce de Leche SalvadoreƱo (Arequipe)
A rich and creamy caramel confection made by slowly simmering milk and sugar until thickened and caramelized. Known locally as Arequipe, it's a beloved sweet treat.
Empanadas de Leche
Sweet, fried turnovers filled with a creamy, milky custard, often flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. A popular dessert or snack.
Empanadas de PlƔtano Maduro
Sweet plantain empanadas filled with a creamy custard or sweetened condensed milk, fried to golden perfection. A popular dessert or snack.
Loroco Relleno
A popular appetizer or side dish, these are fried fritters made with loroco flowers, a unique edible flower native to Central America, mixed with a savory dough.