Cuban Cooking - Learn the Secrets
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Cuban Cooking - What You Need to Know
One of the things that most people don't understand about any ethnic cooking is the little secrets that make it seem easy. Cuban cuisine is no different, and in this lens, I will show you the little "secrets" that I have learned while living in Cuba and also, researching ethnic foods.
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Fish Marinade
Enter a New Dimension of Cooking
Watch this DVD which explains all the steps so you can see exactly how to make this fish marinade as well as others. DVD on Cuban Cooking- 1 Head Garlic Crushed with salt
- All Purpose Seasoning
- Oregano to taste
- Juice and Pulp of 8-10 Limes
- Mix all ingredients together and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat fish with all the marinade.
The Top 10 Cuban Ingredients
Here is a list of the top ten ingredients used in Cuban Cooking. They are not in any special order.
- Onion - Cebolla
- Garlic - Ajo
- Sofrito - A marinade
- Black Beans - Frijoles Negros
- Bell Peppers - Aji
- Tomato - Tomate
- Rice - Arroz
- Pork - Lechon
- Lime - Limón
- Eggs - Huevos
Black Beans & Rice
Everyones Favorite Cuban Food
Watch this DVD which explains all the steps so you can see exactly how to make black beans and rice. DVD on Cuban Cooking- 1lb Cleaned Black Beans
- 1 Diced Green or Red Pepper
- 10-12 cloves garlic
- 1 Chopped Onion
- Cumin
- Salt
- Soak beans for 1 hour and cook for 30 minutes in a pressure cooker (Optional-add ham hock)
- (Make the Sofrito) Sauté the onions, peppers, garlic and cumin in oil.
- When beans are cooked add the mixture to the beans and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve with steamed rice
Links to Food and Cuban Stuff
- Punto Cubano - Peasant Music From the Western Part of Cuba
- Punto Guajiro Punto Guajiro (also called Punto Cubano) is the country music from the Western and Central provinces of Cuba. This style began to become popular around the end of the 18th century, mainly as a social event. Remember that in the east there were changuis, in Havana and Matanzas there wer
- Cuban Tres - The 3 string guitar from Cuba
- The first thing to understand about the Cuban Tres is that it is a rhythm instrument. Even though it looks like a Guitar, the actual playing of it is rhythmic with melodic lines. Chords are seldom "strummed", and in many styles the Tres strengthens the melody line a 3rd or a 6th
- Cuban Tres - The 3 string guitar instrument from Cuba
- The Cuban tres is a unique instrument that has 3 courses of 2 strings. It is integral in Cuban Son, and Punto Guajiro music.
- Cuban Santeria - Religious Influences in Cuban Music
- The term Afrocuban-Music includes music of ritual, festive-religious as well as secular events. These are directly tied to the musical cultures of Africa.
- Grupo Ban Rarra - Music and Dance From Guantanamo Cuba
- Grupo Bán Rarra was formed in 1994 by Isaias Rojas Ramirez. He is the groups choreographer, researcher and also a musician and dancer. Sr Rojas is a graduate of the Instituto Superior de Artes de Cuba (ESA) They have one CD out Con Sabor Al Guaso. This CD was recorded when they were on th
- Food And Beverage Pedia
- A website devoted to food and beverage. Community contributions are welcome! Recipes and information for foodies, cooks, novices and everyone.
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Jon Griffin has been playing music since he was 7 years old. He is also an avid cook and expert in beer, brewing and other beverages. He owns salsablanca.com... more »
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