Picadillo

I spent an afternoon making Picadillo from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting slow-roasted pork right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The savoury and deeply satisfying result was rewarding once I got it right. Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, a…

I've now had Picadillo prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises sofrito tomato base in the way Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. The earthy and hearty character is more pronounced and d…