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Cubanos inspired by Chef — Binging With Babish
Chef is holy ground for film foodies, and as demonstrated in a previous episode, has some real culinary chops behind it (courtesy of Roy Choi). I love a good Cubano as much as the next guy, but can some garlic and citrus really elevate my favorite hangover snack into something worthy of a What-About
The Cuban Sandwich
Cuban sandwiches are a favorite in all parts of the US and this authentic Cuban sandwich recipe covers roasting the pernil and making the best sandwich you have ever had!
Mojo Cuban Roast Pork
This is the actual recipe for Cuban Roast Pork from the movie Chef. Created by rock star LA chef Roy Choi, this is EASY and packs a SERIOUS flavour punch!
Sheet-Pan Cuban Sandwiches
These sheet-pan Cuban sandwiches feature all of the flavors of the classic sandwich, but in an easy-to-make, party-friendly package.
Cuban Sandwiches
A Cuban sandwich is not much more than a gussied-up ham and cheese toastie. Here three meats are pressed with cheese, pickles, and mustard until toasty and warm.
Cuban Medianoche Sandwich
The medianoche ("midnight") is a hot pressed sandwich featuring sweet egg bread stuffed with roast pork, ham, cheese, and pickles—perfect after a long night of dancing.
Cuban Sandwich Empanadas
These Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are a creative twist on empanadas filled with the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich! These flaky baked empanadas will be a hit at your next get-together.
Faux Cubano Grilled Cheese
It's a Cubano sandwich but without the roasted pork and with the addition of a buttery, grilled crust.
Pork Carnitas and Oaxaca Cheese Shooter's-Style Sandwich With Spicy Refried Beans and Pickled Red Onions
Mexican tortas are delicious, but messy. This sandwich, inspired by the same flavors, solves that problem by packing them all into a bread boat and pressing them under heavy weights until they form a single, intensely flavorful package with juicy pork, pickled onions, jalapeños, beans, and gooey melted Oaxaca cheese.
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo
Cuban mojo-marinated roast pork should be juicy, succulent, intensely porky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
This is the Cuban Pork Cubano sandwich from the 2014 Chef movie. The ACTUAL recipe from the movie which was created by rock star chef Roy Choi!
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Tostones with Tomato Salsa
Tostones is a classic across Latin America and definitely a favorite side dish. Follow our easy-to-make tostones recipe and I promise you won't be disappointed!!
Fried Plantains With Black Beans, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Pickled Red Onion
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Patacones are the Colombian equivalent of Caribbean tostones—double-fried green plantains. Just like cooking a french fry, you start with a starchy chunk of green plantain, cook it once at a low temperature, then cook it a...
Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice and Pickled Red Onions
This recipe hails from Epcot's Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. The mojo pork is slow-cooked and served with a simple cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and pickled red onions for a complete meal.
Cuban Sandwich Empanadas
These Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are a creative twist on empanadas filled with the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich! These flaky baked empanadas will be a hit at your next get-together.
Sopa de Platano (Colombian Plantain Soup)
A rich and hearty four ingredient Colombian soup made with fried plantains flavored with onions and cilantro.
Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)
Considered the national dish of Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is commonly served during holiday season or on special occasions.
Vigorón or Chicharrón con Yucca (Yucca and Pork Rinds)
Soft starchy yucca is paired with crisp fried pork rinds a bright and vinegary slaw of cabbage, tomatoes, and onion in this Nicaraguan classic.
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Classic Cuban sides for all kinds of meals.
Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)
All potatoes originated in the Andes, and Colombia has quite a selection of them, the best being the small, yellow, creamy, buttery papas Criollas. They're eaten deep fried, salt roasted, boiled, or—my wife's favorite method—cooked into ajiaco, a classic chicken and potato soup from the mountains around Bogotá.
Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)
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