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Cuban Pork Sandwich (Cubanos) from Chef Movie
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!
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!
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo
Cuban mojo-marinated roast pork should be juicy, succulent, intensely porky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
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.
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Faux Cubano Grilled Cheese
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Puerco Pibil inspired by Once Upon a Time in Mexico — Binging With Babish
Once Upon a Time in Mexico, against all odds, played a large role in the creation of BwB - my first-ever DVD, its special features showed me that I could one day be a filmmaker *and* a chef. In this 2003 Banderas action-comedy, Johnny Depp inexplicably caps a cook for making this Yucatánian special
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
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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!!
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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.
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Cuban Picadillo
This recipe for the classic Cuban comfort food is made from ground meat mixed with a flavorful combination of olives, capers, and raisins.
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Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)
You can serve these as-is as a side dish (they commonly go with whole fried fish), or you can make a sauce for them.
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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...
Picadillo (Ground Beef & Potato) Tostada — Ethan
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Brazo de Reina From 'Yucatán'
Brazo de reina is a large tamal filled with hardboiled eggs and served in generous slices. The name translates to "Queen's arm," which does little to describe the delightful complexity of the dish. David Sterling's recipe may be time-consuming, but what emerges at the end of the process is a glorious representation of the flavors of the Yucatán.
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.
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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.
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Maduros (Fried Ripe Plantains) with Mint Mojo
Ripe plantains are slow-fried in oil until deeply caramelized and sweet. They get served with an herbal mint and parsley mojo sauce that brings a bright, acidic element to the sweet-and-savory snack.