Cuban Cuisine in Miami is something you need to try in order to fully appreciate. This is a simple fare that utilizes Caribbean ingredients and adds a bit of African and Spanish culinary traditions, creating one of the greatest comforts in the world. This food is unique and offers those brave enough to try it an experience they will never forget. Some of the types of foods and ways to implement it into your life are highlighted here.
Celebrations
Cuban Cuisine in Miami area is considered a communal food and from the first meal of the day, which typically consists of a small pastry and sweet coffee, to medianoche, where small Panini like sandwiches are enjoyed, it is best to enjoy it in a convivial, friendly and lively atmosphere.
Popular Cuban Snacks
A favorite snack in Cuban fare is chicharrones, or fried pork skins. Other popular snacks include the yucca chips and crispy plantain chips. For a mid-afternoon or mid-morning pick-me-up, consider the pastelitos, which are sweet and savory turnovers. Cubans also enjoy tamales, while they are not as hot as the Mexican cousins, relying much less on the chilies for flavor and instead on onions or garlic, which are some of the favorite flavorings in the Cuban kitchen.
Famous Cuban Signature Dishes
The most famous and well-known signature dish is the Cuban sandwich. It is created from crusty bread that is similar to a French baguette, but much lighter in texture. It is then filled with pickles, Swiss cheese, ham and roasted pork. There is also a smaller version of this sandwich, referred to as the medianoche, which is made with a sweet egg bread that is similar to the challah and is often served as a late night snack. Most Cubans love roast pork and it is always flavored with a large amount of garlic.
Classic Side Items
In addition to main dishes that are flavored heavily with garlic, you will find that most Cuban sides include white rice and black beans. This is a dish that is often revered to Moros y Cristianos, which is a rather interesting reference to the medieval Spain period when the North African Moors battled with the Christians in order to gain control of Spain. Black beans are also find in the famous Cuban black bean soup, which receives its flavor from garlic, onion, peppers and oregano.
