Tostones

Tostones opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The citrusy from mojo flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. Understanding that context made the dish …

I've now had Tostones prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises slow-roasted pork in the way Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. The earthy and hearty character is more pronounced and dire…

I made Tostones for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The savoury and deeply satisfying profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced slow-roasted pork used that way before. Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, Africa…

I had never tried Tostones before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The earthy and hearty taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. black beans is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a family Sunday lechón settin…

I ate Tostones at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of Mojo marinade varied significantly — only one got it right. The earthy and hearty profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. paladares are privately owned Cuban …

What sets Tostones apart is the handling of slow-roasted pork. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and hearty result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. paladares are privately owned Cuban restaurants tha…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Tostones made with real commitment to plantain and technique. The earthy and hearty result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indige…