Cultured Palate: Dishes from Cuba
| April 25, 2018
5. Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is so popular in Cuba that it’s a national dish. Though it’s just flank steak cooked in tomato sauce, the method of cooking breaks the meat down until it’s juicy, stringy, and resembles the old clothes (ropa vieja) that give the dish its name. The sauce that simmers alongside the meat is made from tomatoes, bell peppers, and plenty of spices. If you only try one Cuban meal, make it ropa vieja served alongside fried plantains, black beans, and rice.
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