{"id":5050904,"date":"2020-11-26T14:08:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T14:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malatinonews.com\/?p=5050904"},"modified":"2020-11-26T14:08:10","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T14:08:10","slug":"dia-de-accion-de-gracia-a-blending-of-latino-and-american-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/maln\/2020\/11\/26\/dia-de-accion-de-gracia-a-blending-of-latino-and-american-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dia de Accion de Gracias: a blending of Latino and American traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hispanic \u2013 Latinos are known for acculturation; adapting to the prevailing culture&nbsp;while holding onto their original cultural values and traditions. The balancing of two cultures is no different in celebrating Thanksgiving \u2013 Dia de Accion de Gracia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no better example of the socialization process than&nbsp;the food served for the holiday. Most Hispanics \u2013 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\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MA Latino News (MALN) has curated a list of Hispanic \u2013 Latino infused Thanksgiving dishes you surely don\u2019t want to miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingwithmolly.com\/Images\/IMG_3961.JPG\" alt=\"Turkey Mole\"\/><figcaption>Turkey mole<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The turkey may be known as one of this country\u2019s greatest birds, but it was first domesticated in&nbsp;<strong>Mexico<\/strong>. A favorite on the Thanksgiving table, especially if you\u2019re with a family from Puebla is Turkey in mole poblano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This delicious&nbsp;recipe&nbsp;includes a gravy of three kinds of dried chiles, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds enriched with chocolate and spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/41\/Mofongo.jpg\/277px-Mofongo.jpg\" alt=\"Mofongo\"\/><figcaption>Mofongo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&nbsp;<strong>Puerto Rican<\/strong>&nbsp;mofongo to that list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dish consists of garlic-flavored mashed plantains. Mofongo has roots from the African&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fufu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fufu<\/a>, mixed with some Spanish and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ta%C3%ADno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ta\u00edno<\/a>&nbsp;influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how to make this Isla del Encanto staple:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablespoon.com\/recipes\/puerto-rican-mofongo\/4bbe2916-080c-4205-8edc-6962f646c7bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mofongo recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bonappetit.com\/photos\/5f885a9da1ca9496b9a21ff9\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Basically-Plantains-02-16x9.jpg\" alt=\"Image may contain Plant Fruit Food and Produce\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t have to be Thanksgiving to find platanito maduros&nbsp;at a Cuban dinner table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fried sweet plantains are the perfect side dish and easy to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurus.com\/food\/recipes\/cuban-fried-sweet-plantains-platanos-maduros\/48832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make<\/a>&nbsp;in about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curiouscuisiniere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Arroz-con-Coco-1190.21.jpg\" alt=\"Savory and sweet Arroz con Coco is a wonderfully flavorful Colombian Coconut Rice side dish that you will soon find yourself addicted to! | www.CuriousCuisiniere.com\"\/><figcaption>Arroz con coco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No self-respecting Latino meal would be without rice.&nbsp;<strong>Colombians<\/strong>&nbsp;take traditional white rice to another level with their arroz con coco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dish is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiouscuisiniere.com\/arroz-con-coco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">made&nbsp;<\/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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yHcFx7jVubg\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"How To Make Dominican Cake - YouTube\"\/><figcaption>Dominican bizcoho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the traditional apple pie for dessert, consider the&nbsp;<strong>Dominican<\/strong>&nbsp;bizcocho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rum is a usual addition to the popular&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dominicancooking.com\/1001-bizcocho-dominicano-dominican-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe<\/a>&nbsp;throughout the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how your family adds their own personal touches and cultural flair, reflecting who they are and where they come from \u2013 Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hispanic \u2013 Latinos are known for acculturation; adapting to the prevailing culture&nbsp;while holding onto their original cultural values and traditions. 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