Five Gluten-Free Recipes From Around the World
By Patricia Alvarado Nuñez
More and more we hear about the gluten-free diet, which eliminates a protein naturally found in wheat, rye and barley. For people suffering from Celiac disease, an autoimmune intolerance to gluten, this diet is a must. Others choose to observe a gluten-free diet to improve their overall health.
A few years ago, finding gluten-free products in a store was nearly impossible. These days it is easier to find gluten-free pasta, bread, pizza and yes, even chocolate chip cookies! Fortunately, more restaurants, cafes and bakeries are also expanding their gluten-free offerings. Even airlines are changing their in-flight menus to offer gluten-free alternatives.
As Neighborhood Kitchens has explored New England and met several great cooks, we have learned that cuisines from all over the world – Mexican, Thai, Indian, Japanese – offer great gluten-free options. Several of the chefs we feature in season 1 of our show have recipes that rely on cornmeal, quinoa, plantains, lentils, tapioca, potatoes, and rice—all gluten-free alternatives—to create delicious dishes. Here are some of our favorites:
Venezuela
Orinoco’s chef Carlos Walter Rodriguez serves his Panela Marinated Salmon served over creamed quinoa and his Arepa Portobello made with cornmeal .
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Peru
Chef Jose Duarte created a dish called Causa for his North End restaurant, Taranta. It’s a delicious appetizer made with potatoes.
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India
Dosa Temple’s Chef Siva Kumar says that Medhu Vada is of their most popular snacks, made with lentils and rice.
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The Dominican Republic
Chef Hector Piña is the owner of Merengue and his Plantains Filled with Shrimp are tasty!
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Brazil
Chef Fátima “Fafa" Langa makes a delicious desert called Tapioca Cuscuz with yucca flour.
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-- Patricia Alvarado Núñez is the Series Producer of Neighborhood Kitchens.
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Building on a 34-year history of producing Latino and multicultural programming, WGBH’s award winning La Plaza team has a new offering — Neighborhood Kitchens, a series about the exploration of culture through food. Every week the show offers a unique window into immigrant communities in New England.Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 6:30pm on WGBH 2
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Patricia Alvarado Nuñez is an award-winning producer creating Latino and multicultural programming for WGBH and La Plaza. (She cooks, too!)
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>>Boston's South End:
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>>Boston's Back Bay: Casa Romero
>>Boston's North End: Taranta
>>Roxbury: Merengue
>>Boston's Beacon Hill: Scampo
>>Cambridge: Muqueca and Oleana
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