5 typical recipes from Cuba

Eloísa Carmona

With these 5 typical recipes from Cuba, you can enjoy some of the most emblematic dishes of its cuisine from home. Prepare some ropa vieja or moros con cristianos and discover the African, Arab, and even Chinese influences in its ingredients.

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Moros con cristianosTry this recipe for moros con cristianos, as it is delicious and very easy to make. Furthermore, your family will love the combination of rice, beans, and spices, especially if you serve this rice and beans dish with a freshly made tortilla.
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TostonesHave you ever heard of tostones? You will be surprised at how delicious and rich this recipe is, for which you only need a couple of ingredients, but the main one is green plantain, a fruit used in many Caribbean and Latin American recipes.
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Cuban ropa viejaRopa vieja is a very popular dish in Cuba, made with shredded meat and seasoned with tomato, a bit of white wine, and various spices. It can be served with tostones or yuca.
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AjiacoAjiaco is a dish originating from the 16th century that consists of a broth with dried meat, flank steak, pork, corn ears, malanga, green plantains, yuca, pumpkin, limes, salt, and pepper. Many love it despite it being a bit strong for those with sensitive stomachs.
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Cuban sandwichAlthough this dish originated within the Cuban communities in the United States, it is a very popular Cuban dish that consists of a sandwich with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.
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