Cuban Cooking Made Easy
Tamales have been an important food in Latin America for more than 2000 years. One of the earliest references to the tamale can be found in a mural in Guatemala which dates back to around 100 A.D. By this time, tamales had already become a very popular dish in Mesoamerica. Over the centuries, thanks to …
The Cubano sandwich is a very easy-to-make sandwich that is full of flavor. With so many options you are probably asking yourself, “Where can I find the best Cuban sandwich in San Diego?” Each Cubano is composed of the juiciest slow-roasted pork, that has been marinated for 24 hours in tantalizing mojo sauce. The pork …
What Are Maduros? Maduros are fried sweet plantain bananas that are mature and overripe. Maduros is such a popular side dish in Cuba that it can probably be found on every dinner table. If you are not familiar with plantain bananas they can be a bit deceiving. Most people might think when they see a …
What do they call a Cuban sandwich in Cuba? Who knows. Unfortunately, you’ll be hard-pressed to find such a sandwich there as this sandwich that originated in Florida. The Cuban sandwich, also known as a Cubano, is a classic sandwich tracing its roots back to the large Cuban communities in Tampa and Key West. While the …
There are those who insist that the Cubano sandwich was first created in the 1800s. Accordingly, there was a need to feed the many Cuban workers in the cigar factories located in Tampa and Miami. The traditional Miami-style Cubano features slow-roasted pork leg, slices of ham, a slice of Swiss cheese, some pickles, and yellow …
Over the past few decades, the Hudson County area has grown to become one of the largest Cuban communities in the greater New York area. Many of those who came to the area were seeking their own personal concept of the American dream. And, along with that dream, they also brought with them, some of …
Are you looking for the best Cuban sandwich in Houston? To most Americans, a simple ham and cheese sandwich does not mean very much. They are nothing more than the sandwiches they took to school for their lunches. But to a Cuban, a ham and cheese sandwich is so much more. The Cubano is the …
When I shared our Cuban family recipes for Fricase de Pollo (chicken fricassee) and Arroz Amarillo con Pollo (yellow rice with chicken) a common question was, “What is Bijol (pronounced Bee-hol) seasoning?” When my Cuban mother-in-law started teaching me how to make Cuban food over 25 years ago, I asked her the same question. Bijol …
What Is Lechón Asado (Cuban Roast Pork With Crispy Skin)? Lechón Asado (Cuban Roast Pork) is traditionally a whole suckling (young) pig that has been marinated in Cuban mojo criollo and roasted outside in a fire pit or in a Caja China. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to achieve that perfect balance of …
Mojo Criollo (pronounced mo-ho kree-oyo) is a Cuban marinade consisting of naranja agria, garlic, olive oil, limes, and spices. Mojo Criollo can be used to marinate just about anything. Pork, Lechon, chicken, shrimp and even yuca and potatoes are the perfect marrying of ingredients. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for yuca …
