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Vaca Frita

Cultural Context

Originating from Cuba, Vaca Frita, meaning 'fried cow', is a beloved dish that showcases the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with marinated flank steak, it reflects the resourcefulness of Cuban home cooks, transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful meal. Today, Vaca Frita is enjoyed both in Cuba and internationally, often served at family gatherings and celebrations, highlighting its role in Cuban culture.

CubanCUmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs flank steak
1 green bell pepper
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil use and calories.

1

Cocinar la falda de res en agua con tapa por 30 a 40 minutos hasta que esté blanda.

2

Picar el pimiento verde en tiras finas (juliana).

3

Picar una cebolleta en trozos pequeños.

4

Agregar los dientes de ajo picados a la carne.

5

Añadir sal y 2 a 3 hojas de laurel a la carne.

6

Hervir la carne junto con una cebolla y 2 dientes de ajo.

7

Picar 2 dientes de ajo y el jugo de dos limones.

8

Moler el comino en un molcajete.

9

Agregar cilantro y perejil lavado a la mezcla.

10

Desmenuzar la carne una vez esté blanda.

11

Calentar un poco de aceite en una sartén.

12

Agregar la cebolla y ajo picados al aceite caliente.

13

Incorporar la carne desmenuzada a la sartén con el jugo.

14

Esperar a que se evapore el agua y la carne se fría.

15

Agregar pimienta al gusto y esperar a que la carne se tueste.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingshreddingsearing

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Fried CowVaca Frita de Res

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