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Cono Que Rico #9 & #10! Cuban sides that you cannot live without.

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Nicolita

SIDES Black Beans and White Rice 1 pound dried black beans 4 cups of water 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped ¼ pound salt pork, chopped 1 pound smoked ham hocks, cut in … Continue reading →

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Cono Que Rico #4 & #5! Let’s get this Cuban kitchen started. Sofrito and Mojo

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Nicolita

In Cuban cuisine, sofrito is prepared in a similar fashion, but the main components are onions, garlic, and green bell peppers. It is a base for beans, stews, rices, and other dishes, including ropa vieja and picadillo. Other secondary components include, but are not limited to: tomato sauce, dry white wine, cumin, bay leaf and cilantro (coriander). Continue reading →

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