{"id":5084111,"date":"2020-11-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctlatinonews.com\/dia-de-accion-de-gracias-a-blending-of-latino-and-american-traditions\/"},"modified":"2020-11-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T05:00:00","slug":"dia-de-accion-de-gracias-a-blending-of-latino-and-american-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/ctln\/2020\/11\/26\/dia-de-accion-de-gracias-a-blending-of-latino-and-american-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dia de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias: a blending of Latino and American traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hispanic – Latinos are known for acculturation; adapting to the prevailing culture\u00a0while holding onto their original cultural values and traditions. The balancing of two cultures is no different in celebrating Thanksgiving – Dia de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias.<\/p>\n\n\n

There’s no better example of the socialization process than the food served for the holiday. Most Hispanics – Latinos, whether new immigrants to the U.S. or multi-generational, observe the Thanksgiving tradition of serving the typical roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Still, it is common to find something from their culture making it to the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n

CT Latino News (CTLN) has curated a list of Hispanic – Latino infused Thanksgiving dishes you surely don’t want to miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The turkey may be known as one of this country’s greatest birds, but it was first domesticated in Mexico<\/strong>. A favorite on the Thanksgiving table, especially if you’re with a family from Puebla is Turkey in mole poblano. <\/p>\n\n\n

This delicious recipe includes a gravy of three kinds of dried chiles, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds enriched with chocolate and spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the turkey is the main event at Thanksgiving feasts, supporting side dishes like mashed potatoes, and heaps of different types of casseroles are a delight. Add Puerto Rican<\/strong> mofongo to that list.<\/p>\n\n\n

The dish consists of garlic-flavored mashed plantains. Mofongo has roots from the African fufu<\/a>, mixed with some Spanish and Ta\u00edno<\/a> influences.<\/p>\n\n\n

Here’s how to make this Isla del Encanto staple: Mofongo recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving to find platanito maduros at a Cuban dinner table. <\/p>\n\n\n

The fried sweet plantains are the perfect side dish and easy to make<\/a> in about 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No self-respecting Latino meal would be without rice. Colombians<\/strong> take traditional white rice to another level with their arroz con coco.<\/p>\n\n\n

This dish is made <\/a>by soaking rice in coconut milk and then adding raisins to finish. The sweetness of the rice is a perfect complement to the flavorful turkey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the traditional apple pie for dessert, consider the Dominican<\/strong> bizcocho. <\/p>\n\n\n

Rum is a usual addition to the popular recipe<\/a> throughout the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n

No matter how your family adds their own personal touches and cultural flair, reflecting who they are and where they come from – Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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