Why Do Puerto Ricans Eat So Much Rice?
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According to food historian Cruz Miguel Ortíz Cuadra, the story of rice in Puerto Rico is a complex narrative shaped by centuries of Indigenous Taíno, Spanish, and African influences, which helps explain why Puerto Ricans eat so much rice. This grain transitioned from an introduced crop during the colonial era to a cornerstone of the Boricua diet, representing a symbol of survival and community.
