Ropa Vieja means “old clothes” in Spanish. There is a Cuban legend that a poor man once shredded the shirt off his back to feed his hungry family. As the fragments of fabric cooked in a pot, they transformed miraculously into strips of meat – and so Cuba’s national dish was born. Made with tomato, peppers, and sweet and smoky paprika, Ropa Vieja is Caribbean home-cooking at its best: humble, healthy, and sprinkled with magic.
Kit includes:
- 2 handcrafted Cuban spice mixes
- Caribbean peppers
- Organic canned tomatoes
- White vinegar
- Basmati rice
- Easy recipe card
You need to add:
- 300g beef steak cut in strips (if you don’t eat meat, use a chopped sweet potato)
- A medium onion (chopped)
- 3 red peppers (sliced)
- A green bell pepper (sliced, optional)
Notes:
- Serves 2
- Cooking time 50 mins
- Medium spice
- Easy vegan substitutes