But in this article we are going to focus mainly on the dish "ropa vieja" or shredded meat which is one of the favorite dishes in Cuba.
An attractive dish
Considered an attractive dish for its great taste and aroma, and that can be enjoyed in various ways as a main dish with rice, beans, and fried plantain (in patacones or tejadas), as a filling for arepas, empanadas, and tortillas in a creole style.
It is said that this dish originated in Cuba, but like almost all Latin American foods, this dates back to pre-Hispanic times; it is believed that its origin is from the Canary Islands in Spain, the name of the dish is due to its appearance of old clothes.
Variety on the table
In Cuba, it is a food that can be eaten in a varied and economical way.
This food became a tradition in Cuban meals, there are many versions of this dish since over time it has been modified and therefore the exact origin has been lost.
A strange story says that its origin is Sephardic. In that language it was called "andrajos," which in Spanish means "old clothes."
Ropa Vieja
For lovers of Cuban home cooking, Ropa Vieja is one of the top dishes. It is a traditional dish from the island that allows for a wide variety of preparations, adapted to the available ingredients.
A legend tells that a very poor man had guests for dinner and since he had nothing to cook for them, he went to his closet, took out some old clothes that he hugged tightly filled with love and when he cooked them with so much love for his family, the clothes turned into meat.
