I have maria urrutia randelman s book memories of a cuban kitchen it is a great book for cuban dishes isn t it.
Memories of a cuban kitchen ropa vieja recipe.
I made this as a side for the ropa vieja also from this book.
You see almost every ropa vieja recipe online asks for a flank steak.
Tear beef along the grain into 1 8 to 1 4 inch wide shreds.
Place back in the stew.
And thank god it is.
I asked my mom about the cinnamon and she said o no eso no se usa con ropa vieja so here they are including my mom s version.
Our goya ropa vieja recipe is sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites.
I made this as a side for the ropa vieja also from this book.
This worked out nicely because i was able to use the leftover beef stock from the ropa vieja in place of some water in this recipe.
The authors give you a sense of cuban culture as well as provide brief history of dishes.
Take it from me once you know a few basics with cuban recipes as all of you with cuban grandmothers know you have the cuban kitchen down pat.
So what you will say just buy a damn flank steak and the problem is solved.
A filling beef meal.
The cuban table has rave reviews but this book has 200 recipes with many interesting variations.
Clcorbi on june 05 2017.
I used half beef stock and half water for the cooking liquid just because i was afraid the stock would be overly salty if i used it all.
This worked out nicely because i was able to use the leftover beef stock from the ropa vieja in place of some water in this recipe.
Lots of rice adds fluffy texture to a full plate too.
Here are several recipes for ropa vieja for you and i will also post the books they came from.
Remove beef to a plate and set stew over medium heat.
Take it from me once you know a few basics with cuban recipes as all of you with cuban grandmothers know you have the cuban kitchen down pat.
The cuban table has rave reviews but this book has 200 recipes with many interesting variations.
Ropa vieja is a main course of shredded and braised beef with plenty of healthy tasty vegetables like onions peppers and olives.
Ropa vieja the dish can be prepared a day or two in advance cooled and refrigerated and then simmered covered over low heat until heated through 30 to 35 minutes.
Add bell peppers poblanos smoked paprika capers olives and sugar.
Not in my pork oriented.
I did the rest of you a favor and purchased cuban table as well.
So naturally my ropa vieja recipe is adapted from this book.