Types of Cuban Food

Cuban food is full of flavor, color and seasoning. This type of cuisine consists of different dishes such as black beans and rice and warm Cuban bread. If you enjoy the taste of Cuba, be sure to try these tasty dishes.

• Plantains: Plantains are delicious fruits that resemble bananas. Instead of eating a plantain raw, the food is cooked. Cuban dishes often include ripe fried plantains as a side with beans and rice and some type of meat. This food is also fried while its still green. 


• Cuban Meatballs: These gigantic meatballs consist of beef and a number of different spices. Cuban cooks season the meat with cumin, cloves and olive oil.


• Breaded Steaks: Steak dishes are a staple in Cuban cooking. Cuban people prepare the steak with garlic, cilantro and other spices. The meat marinates for 20 to 30 minutes in olive oil, mojito and citrus juice. They place the marinated meat in a skillet and sauté it to their liking.


• White Bean Soup: White bean soup is just one of numerous delicious Cuban soups. It consists of dried white beans, tomatoes and potatoes. A mixture of garlic, white wine and other seasonings provide the soup base. 


• Chorizo and Potato Stew: The chorizo used in this dish is not like the Mexican variety. Cuban cooking uses Spanish chorizo for this dish. The meat is harder in texture and provides a heartier stew than Mexican chorizo. The other main ingredients are red potatoes, green peppers and onions. Cooks may add masa flour to thicken the stew.