What to eat when traveling to Cuba? Cuban Food Guide

Cuba is a "pearl" standing on the Caribbean Sea. This is a beautiful country with a long history. The Cuban people are a nation that loves to enjoy all happiness, so Cuban food must also have a long history and traditional style. So when traveling to Cuba, don’t miss the opportunity to taste Cuba’s specialties. Today we bring you a guide to Cuban food. Let’s find out what to eat when traveling to Cuba~

Ice cream

Coppelia, which was rated as one of the top ten ice creams in the world by some media, can be said to be from Cuba. National Ice Cream has branches in all major cities in Cuba. Coppelia Ice Cream in Havana is located in the Vedado district. After actually tasting it, I feel that the tropical fruit ice cream here is not bad, but you should not have high expectations, but this is a state-owned store for ordinary people. You can pay with CUP. As long as you spend less than one CUC, you can buy several portions and experience the fun of queuing up with the people of Havana to enjoy ice cream together.

Agac stock

Agac soup is a treasure in Cuban cuisine. It is a viscous soup that can be made with any vegetables, potatoes and meat. Soup, generally speaking, is a common thing for ordinary people to mix potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes or cassava, chicken or pork cubes and avocado into one pot, and only need to add salt as seasoning.

Cuban Burger

Cuban Burger (Frita) Frita can be regarded as a Cuban burger, with a thick beef patty topped with various flavors of sauce, especially They are long and thin French fries. In addition, rich ingredients can be added, such as fried eggs, beef crumbs, etc., to meet the different needs of food lovers.

Rum

Cuban rum is a traditional drink of the Cubans. Cuban rum is made from sugarcane honey as raw material by the brewing master. Soju is put into white oak barrels and then carefully brewed for many years to produce a unique and unparalleled taste. It has become a favorite drink of Cubans and has gained wide popularity in the international market. Rum is a natural product, processed from sugar cane. The entire production process starts with the careful selection of raw materials, followed by the distillation of alcohol in production and the aging of sugarcane shochu, all with extremely strict controls.

Grilled Corn

The most commonly eaten grilled corn in China is seasoned with salt and pepper, but after the corn in Cuba is grilled, it is first placed on a plate filled with cheese powder. Bake it with a layer of "batter" on top, then sprinkle with spices such as chili powder, and finally add lemon juice to enrich the taste.

Mojo Sauce

Cuba’s Mojo sauce is a specialty of traditional dishes. This thing is more popular in Latin America. It is a kind of orange juice, grapefruit juice, vinegar, salt, garlic, and onion. Juice, crushed black pepper and minced bay leaves are used to make a sour and salty sauce. It is used to marinate meat and stir-fry dishes. When traveling to Cuba, if you are ready to try authentic Cuban food, I believe you will not miss Mojo sauce.

Seafood risotto

Seafood risotto, although Spain has long been regarded as the birthplace of steamed rice, Cuba also has its own steamed rice, including chicken, mussels, sausage, shrimp, Scallops and lobster. In Cuba, only high-end restaurants can eat authentic paella because saffron is a rare local condiment, and seafood and rice require higher raw materials.

Fried Plantains

There are fried bananas in China. Cut them into small pieces and coat them with sweet batter. Then fry them in a frying pan until fragrant. Then pour condensed milk over them. They are very sweet. Cuba also has a similar way of eating it, but the fried plantains, also known as plantains, are slightly smaller than bananas and have a harder and more astringent texture. However, they taste better when fried. There are many different ways to make fried plantains on the streets of Cuba, and it can be said to be the national snack of Cuba.

Grilled Lobster

Cuba is one of the world’s major producers of lobster. Grilled lobster is a popular local delicacy in Cuba. You may have eaten spicy crayfish or braised lobster, but you must have never eaten grilled lobster. Cuban grilled lobster is paired with special local seasonings, not to mention how delicious it is. Although the taste of Cuban lobster is not as good as that of Australian dragon, it is more cost-effective and very cheap. Don’t miss it when traveling to Cuba.

The above is the guide to Cuban food. Friends who don’t know what to eat when traveling to Cuba can refer to it~ Traveling to Cuba is as intoxicating as enjoying Latin American-style music such as tango and rumba. I hope Cuban food can also make you intoxicated~

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