Ingredient appreciation — what makes Flan special

What sets Flan apart is the handling of slow-roasted pork. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the savoury and deeply satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

paladares are privately owned Cuban restaurants that developed as an alternative to state food service. The a Cuban café abroad atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Cuba Libre as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Flan is the place to start.