If the expression is not common in Caribbean gastronomy, this term has to do with a game of chance, in particular, card players.
A little of its origin
And they tell on different websites, that among the most expert card players, there was the chilindron, a player who managed to get the following cards in his game: the jack, the horse, and the king in the same hand. Once you had this hand, it was called chilindron.
Goat Chilindrón
Goat meat is highly appreciated in Cuba, thanks to its versatility in the kitchen and the variety of flavors it offers. In this beautiful Caribbean island, it is common to find this exquisite dish as the protagonist on the tables.
This gives us an idea of why to transfer this term to gastronomy, because, if a player was called that way for obtaining a \u201cperfect\u201d combination, then in the kitchen it is necessary to have a perfect combination to prepare a good chilindron de chivo. A mix of winners.
The delicious sauce
In specific terms, chilindron is a sauce or stew that varies depending on the region where it is prepared, either in Spain or Cuba.
In the Cuban case, this combination is the result of the seasoning of black slaves, who already had the seasoning to prepare goat, accompanied by a rich sauce, in which okra and plantains cannot be missing.
Cuban Goat Stew (Chilindrón de chivo cubano)
Cuban Goat Stew is a truly exquisite dish. The preparation of this dish is meticulous and varies depending on the region of the island. The goat, marinated with bitter orange juice, is slowly cooked in a delicious Creole sauce.
This recipe was adapted to become what it is today, a creole dish that brings together all the races and flavors of the Cuban people. Just as the great Ignacio Villa sang: \u201cchivo que rompe tamb\u00f3, con su pellejo paga y, lo que es mucho mejor, en chilindron acaba\u201d.
