Cuban recipe
Cuban Sardine Spread Bocaditos in Tomato Sauce
Small round rolls filled with a smooth pink spread of sardines in tomato sauce, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Ideal for parties and birthdays.
- Preparation15 min
- Total time35 min
- Servings24 small bocaditos
- DifficultyEasy
Spread-filled bocaditos are the heart of any Cuban birthday party: tiny, soft, white rolls filled with a fine spread that comes together in minutes and is served well chilled.
This version uses canned sardines in tomato sauce, which give the spread that appealing pinkish-orange color and a mild taste of the sea. It is not a dish of sardines with potatoes or a plain tomato sauce: it is a party filling, no cooking required, ready in about 35 minutes including the chilling time.
Ingredients
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Method
- Open the cans, drain the sardines well and set aside just a little of their tomato sauce. Check for and remove any large bones; the soft bones of canned sardines are edible.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Flake the sardines and blend them with the cream cheese and mayonnaise, in short pulses, until you have a smooth, even, pinkish-orange spread.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Add the very finely chopped pimiento morrón, the lemon juice and the pepper. Adjust the consistency with a very small amount of the reserved sauce if needed: the spread should not be watery.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Cover the spread and chill it in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Slice the round rolls open horizontally, spread the filling on each one and close them whole. Serve the bocaditos fresh on a platter.
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