Cuba is famed for its beaches, diving, lifestyle and dancing. But one aspect of the Cuban holiday which is often overlooked is the Cuban cuisine, which is unfortunate because the mixture of cultures combine to make a truly unique combination of flavours and textures. The countrys cultural influences are so diverse as to create a unique flavour to the food a mix of Spanish, Chinese, African, Portuguese, French and Arabic.

Yet these global influences are completed by indigenous local food stuffs yucca, malanga and boniato are local root vegetables routinely used in Cuban food. The main meats used in Cuban cuisine are chicken, pork and beef (though the latter is subject to rationing as government property, 메이저리그중계 so is harder to find) usually marinated in citrus juices and slowly roasted until tender. Its simple, but delicious, and something that will see you hunting out the best restaurants throughout your Cuban holiday.

Cuba is also home to even simpler snacks and light treats. Masitas de Puerco Fritas (lightly fried pork cuts, slow cooked until tender), Pinchos (kebabs) and Fritas (the Cuban hamburger, spiced with shoestring potatoes and onion) all put this countrys...