Cuban beef picadillo is a traditional dish made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, bell peppers, white wine, tomato sauce, raisins, olives and capers. Day SevenWe did a little shopping for rum, cigars and gifts; had lunch at La Vitrola at Plaza Vieja. Back to Casa Odette...
Where to try it:For the bestpicadilloin Havana, proceed to Callejón del Chorro, a narrow cul-de-sac near Havana’s cathedral. Tucked away at the end of the street isDoña Eutimia, a private restaurant that excels in traditional Cuban cuisine cooked in a no-nonsense, unfancy way. Fran...
In addition to Cuban specialties such asropa viejaandpicadillo, you’ll find signature Latin American dishes likearepas. These corn flour cakes are either stuffed (Venezuelan-style) or topped (Colombian-style) with chicken, beef, cheese, vegetables or other ingredients. The list of specialties is ...
No matter what the recipe, papas rellena are either deep-fried or fried in several inches of oil, about enough to come halfway up the balls, and turned once. A neutral tasting oil with a high smoke point is best for frying. It is important to handle them gently as they are somewhat ...
15. Picadillo a la Puertorriqueña Facebook Picadillo is a seasoned ground beef dish that is popular in many Latin American cultures. The Puerto Rican version gets its flavor from sofrito (also known as recaíto), a mixture of culantro leaves, garlic, and peppers that are cooked dow...
Filipino empanadas usually contain ground beef, pork or chicken, potatoes, chopped onions, and raisins (somewhat similar to the Cuban picadillo) in a somewhat sweet, wheat flour bread. There are two kinds available: the baked sort and the flaky fried type. To lower costs, potatoes are often ...
molded around a picadillo filling. Picadillo is a ground beef dish made with tomato, seasonings, green olives and raisins. The molded balls are dipped in slightly beaten egg white and rolled in dried bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes, then refrigerated before frying. Traditional Cuban bakeries ...