People eat plantains in America but it originated from cuba.

CUBAN LUNCHES

Lunches for Cubans are simple, not a time for cooking. they normally have Cuban sandwiches. with slices of ham, pork, cheese, pickles, mustard, globs of mayonnaise on sweet egg bread

CUBAN SNACKS

Pastelitos (pastries filled with guava, cheese or meat), croqueticas, or papa rellena (stuffed potatoes) are daily snacks followed with a shot of cafecito.

HOLIDAYS

During the holidays Cubans love cooking special food. They roast a pig marinated in salt, garlic, and sour orange juice over an open fire. white rice and black bean mix -- yucca con mojo, avocado, tomato and onion salad and maduros are our staples, along with walnuts, almonds and turrones. Materva soda is our favorite pop.

Cooking Methods

Dry-Heat Cooking Methods

Broiling,Grilling,Roasting & Baking,Sauteing,Pan-frying,and Deep-frying



Moist-Heat Cooking Methods:
Poaching,Simmering,Boiling, and Steaming

CUBAN,DESSERT

Café y caramelo – Mocha dome with candied peanuts




the La Lechera $14

CUBAN DINNERS

CUBAN DINNERS

Dinners consist of a stocky meats, chicken, or fish dishes accompanied by white rice, black beans, and sweet fried plantains a side dish of sliced tomato and onion salad. Avocados and sliced onions are eaten sometimes, instead of the tomato salad.