La comida cubana

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Black beans and rice side dish made with long-grain rice, black beans, bacon, and fragrant spices

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Congri

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breaded fritter filled with a mixture of a particular ingredient like ham, beef, pork, chicken, fish, cheese) and béchamel

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croquetas

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a thick slice of green plantain that is fried, flattened, and then fried again

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tostones

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pork shoulder slowly cooked skin-on and bone-in.

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puerco asado

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shredded beef stew made with bell peppers, onions, and olives in a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce

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ropa vieja

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begins with soft, slightly sweet Cuban bread. Heaps of heavily seasoned pork roast and sliced ham alternating between layers of Swiss cheese and sour pickles. The sandwich is cemented together with yellow mustard and a garlic butter schmear.

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sandwich cubano

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A popular way to cook the cassava root which has a starchy, fibrous texture.

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yuca frita

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Fried Sweet Plantain Slices

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platanos fritos

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It’s made by folding a dough or bread patty around the stuffing

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empanadas

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Cuban black beans, also known as frijoles negros, are a classic Cuban side dish. Black beans are a staple in Cuban cuisine and while everyone adds their own special touch or ingredient to the dish, a vital element of Cuban black beans is a sofrito, which is a mixture of onions, green bell pepper and garlic.

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frijoles negros