These fried sweet plantains, or maduros in Spanish, are plantains in a ripe state that are sliced and fried until they’re tender in the middle and crispy and caramelized around the edges.| Cook2eatwell
Vaca Frita is a Cuban favorite—tender, shredded beef that’s pan-fried until golden and crispy. It’s packed with flavor and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Serve it with white rice and your favorite side, like sweet plantains, or a fresh green salad, for a delicious meal.| Cook2eatwell
Ropa Vieja is a popular Cuban dish made with shredded beef in a flavorful tomato sauce. In this recipe, the tomato sauce is made with onions, garlic, and spices sautéed in olive oil. The beef is cooked in beef broth, shredded, and added to the tomato sauce.| Cook2eatwell
Bistec de Palomilla is the quintessential Cuban meal. Palomilla steak is top sirloin; traditionally it’s cut super thin, generously seasoned and pan fried.| Cook2eatwell
A Cuban sandwich, also called simply “Cubano” or Sandwich Cubano, is made with ham, roast pork, pickles and swiss cheese all generously stacked on Cuban bread. The sandwich is then lightly buttered and heated on a plancha (sandwich press) until the bread is toasty and the cheese is melted.| Cook2eatwell
This Cuban Arroz con Pollo is a one-pot chicken and yellow rice dish simmered in a flavorful broth, hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.| Cook2eatwell
Learn how to make yuca frita (fried cassava) that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside using frozen yuca. Includes tips, step-by-step instructions, and serving ideas for this flavorful side dish.| Cook2eatwell
A classic Cuban side dish, tostones are fried green plantains; actually they’re twice fried green plantains. They’re really good with all kinds of dishes.| Cook2eatwell
Cuban style red beans are called frijoles colorados in Spanish. They are typically served with white rice as a side dish or as a standalone thick bean soup.| Cook2eatwell