Recipe Structure Analysis

The recipe structure is similar to something one would find in a Western cookbook, which makes sense, since the book was published in New York. First, there is a small paragraph introducing the recipe, and explaining that there are several different ways to make arroz con pollo. Each recipe has certain ingredients that are special to the culture making the dish. Next, there is a long list of ingredients that rivals any other recipe we have analyzed this semester. Finally, the instructions are written in paragraph format, instead of in a numerical list. This is the most practical way to present the instructions, since there are many of them, so a list would take up too much paper. Overall, it is a clear and concise format that is easily read. Many methods and techniques are utilized in this recipe. One must mince and pound the garlic, rub the chicken with spices, and then let it chill for at least two hours. In order for the chicken to chill for a long amount of time, a person must have reliable electrical power to keep a refrigerator. Next, they would need a

This is enough for a small meal between friends, or for one family. There is no information on how to obtain ingredients, but they would be found in a bodega. Other ingredients, such as cumin and garlic, can be found at any grocery store. The introductory paragraph mentions that there are many different ways to make Arroz con Pollo, and breaks down which regions use certain ingredients. However, it says that the use of a banana leaf is unusual, which removes it from any one cultural context. As far as I know, banana leaves are not used in any one Latino culture, so this recipe does not have a single, cultural identity. This recipe is written for a cook who is very detail oriented. Times and measurements are very specific, and it is necessary that they be followed in order for the recipe to be delicious. Anyone can make