#national-dish

2 articles

Cuban ropa vieja served with rice, black beans and fried malanga. Photo: El Mono Español/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Gastronomy Feb 12, 2026 4 min read

Ropa Vieja: The Story Behind Cuba's Beloved National Dish

Discover ropa vieja, Cuba's national dish. From Sephardic origins to Caribbean kitchens, the history and authentic recipe.

Plate of Cuban ropa vieja with shredded beef in tomato sauce with peppers

Gastronomy Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

Ropa Vieja: Cuba's National Dish with Centuries of History

Discover the history and recipe of Cuban ropa vieja, the national dish of shredded beef in sofrito that conquered the Caribbean.