Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

Cuba

54 dishes.

wine & spiritAguardiente de cañaRaw unaged cane spirit, harsh and cheap, drunk in the countrysidesoup & stewAjiacoCountry stew of assorted meats and root vegetablesArroz con polloCelebration rice with shredded chicken and vegetablesBatido de mameyThick milkshake of salmon-pink mamey sapote with ice and sugarBistec de palomillaThin beef steak marinated in garlic and lime, topped with raw onionBolicheBeef eye-round stuffed with chorizo, pot-roastedBoniatilloSweet potato purée cooked with sugar syrup, lime and cinnamonBuñuelos de anísFigure-eight fritters of yuca and boniato dough soaked in anise syrupCafé cubanoSweet espresso whipped with sugar foamCamarones enchiladosShrimp simmered in tomato-sofrito creole sauceCancháncharaCane spirit with honey and lime, served in a small clay cupCascos de guayabaGuava shells poached in syrup, served with white cheesewine & spiritCerveza CristalPale lager served ice cold, Cuba's mainstream beerChampolaSoursop pulp blended with milk, sugar and ice into a cold frothCroquetas de jamónCreamy ham croquettes fried crispCuba libreRum and cola with a squeeze of limeCuban rumLight, dry aged rum drunk neat or built into Havana's classic cocktailsCuban sandwichPressed roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustardCubanitoRum with tomato juice, lime, salt and hot sauce over iceDaiquiriShaken rum-lime cocktail born near SantiagoEl PresidenteStirred rum, vermouth and curacao cocktail, amber and dryfermented & pickledEscabeche de pescadoFried fish preserved in vinegar with onions and peppercorns, eaten coldFlanCaramel-topped baked custardFrijoles negrosCuban black beans stewed with sofritoFrita cubanaSpiced beef and chorizo patty in a bun, buried under shoestring potatoesFrituras de malangaGarlicky malanga-root frittersFufú de plátanoMashed plantains with garlic and pork cracklingsGuarapoFresh sugarcane juice with lime, sometimes left to ferment lightly, sold at marketsHavana SpecialWhite rum, pineapple juice and a dash of maraschino over iceHotel NacionalAged rum with apricot brandy, pineapple and lime, shaken and strainedLechón asadoMojo-marinated pork slow-roasted for family gatheringsMariquitasPaper-thin fried green plantain chips eaten with mojoMary PickfordWhite rum shaken with pineapple juice, grenadine and maraschinoMasas de puerco fritasChunks of pork simmered then fried crisp, squeezed with lime and mojoMedianocheSweeter egg-bread version of the Cuban sandwichMojitoWhite rum with lime, mint, sugar, and soda

  • Ajiaco

    Country stew of assorted meats and root vegetables. Ready in 40 min prep and 2 hr 30 min cooking. Serves…

  • Aguardiente de caña

    Raw unaged cane spirit, harsh and cheap, drunk in the countryside. A wine & spirit recipe from Cuba.

  • Arroz con pollo

    Celebration rice with shredded chicken and vegetables. Ready in 30 min prep and 1 hr cooking. 8 servings. A main…

  • Batido de mamey

    Thick milkshake of salmon-pink mamey sapote with ice and sugar. Ready in 10 minutes prep and none cooking. 2 tall…

  • Bistec de palomilla

    Thin beef steak marinated in garlic and lime, topped with raw onion. Ready in 15 min prep and 10 min…

  • Boliche

    Beef eye-round stuffed with chorizo, pot-roasted. Ready in 40 min prep and 3 hr cooking. 6 servings. A main recipe…

  • Boniatillo

    Sweet potato purée cooked with sugar syrup, lime and cinnamon. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking. Serves…

  • Buñuelos de anís

    Figure-eight fritters of yuca and boniato dough soaked in anise syrup. Ready in 1 hour prep and 30 minutes cooking.…

  • Café cubano

    Sweet espresso whipped with sugar foam. Ready in 2 min prep and 5 min cooking. 4 small cups. A drink…

  • Canchánchara

    Cane spirit with honey and lime, served in a small clay cup. Ready in 5 min prep and none cooking.…