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Recipes with ají pepper
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Criolla Sauce
Cuban criolla sauce with tomato, garlic, onion, ají pepper and leek: a quick and flavorful sofrito for meats, rice and root vegetables in just 15 minutes.
Escabeche de pescado
Flour-dusted and fried fish rounds, marinated with onion, ají pepper, olives, oil, and vinegar. A Cuban classic that improves over the days.
Frijoles refritos
Cuban-style frijoles refritos: boiled, mashed with garlic, onion, and ají pepper, then sautéed in oil until they form a thick paste.
Black Beans
Cuban-style black beans with a sofrito of onion, garlic, and ají pepper, a touch of cumin, dry wine, and olive oil. The perfect accompaniment to white rice.
Squid in its Ink
Slow-cooked squid in a black sauce made from its own ink, with criollo sofrito, red wine and tomato. Ideal for sharing with family.
Dormido Black Beans
Cuban black beans simmered with a sofrito of tomato, ají, onion and cumin, thickened and rested as tradition dictates.