#ROPAVIEJA!

#ROPA-VIEJA

Ropa-Vieja means “old clothes”, it consists of torn slices of meat, similar to old clothes. Ropa-Vieja originates from Spain, Canary Islands. Immigrants from the Canary Islands would migrate to Cuba and would take their delicious spices, and cultures along.

     Ropa Vieja, is made from flank steak and then the meat is shredded and then boiled. It is usually cooked along with green peppers and onions to add flavor. This deliciousness is devoured accompanied by “Arroz con Frijoles” rice and black beans and “platano maduro” fried plantains for a perfect combination! 

Recipe: 

      1 tablespoon vegetable oil

            
2 pounds beef flank steak

            
1 cup beef broth

            
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

            
1 small onion, sliced

            
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips

            
2 cloves garlic, chopped

            
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

            
1 teaspoon ground cumin

            
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 



            
1 tablespoon olive oil

            
1 tablespoon white vinegar