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Blended: recipes and cocktails
Explore blended preparations, with ingredients, timings and instructions for each recipe.
14 recipes and 7 cocktails
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Roasted ají cachucha sauce
A contemporary Cuban sauce of roasted ají cachucha, garlic, and sour orange, thick and aromatic to accompany root vegetables and plantains, fish, or pork.
Dried Split Pea Fritters
Golden fritters made from blended dried split peas with garlic, onion and egg, with fresh parsley. Economical, tasty and perfect as an appetizer.
Homemade Mango Durofrío
Homemade mango durofrío made with blended pulp, water and a touch of sugar. A natural and refreshing dessert, ideal for hot days.
Cold salad with green papaya
Cold salad of boiled green papaya with homemade mayonnaise, the recipe used in eastern Cuba to substitute for potatoes.
Tomato Sauce
Homemade tomato sauce in the Cuban style, with cumin, garlic and sazón completo. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a base for many Creole dishes.
Mango Daiquiri
Mango frozen daiquiri with white rum, lemon, and ice: a fruity, fresh Cuban cocktail ready in five minutes.
Cream of root vegetables and vegetables with chorizo
Smooth cream of potato, pumpkin, and carrot with cream cheese, served with crispy chorizo and onion. A comforting and flavorful starter.
Mamey and Coconut Water Smoothie
Mamey smoothie with coconut water, light and refreshing: a different version of the classic Cuban one with milk, ready in 10 minutes.
Creamy Avocado Soup
Smooth avocado soup with chicken broth, a touch of lemon and light cream. Ready in half an hour and delicious served hot or cold.
Vegetarian sandwich spread
Creamy tomato, ají pimiento pepper, and onion paste, cooked slowly. Ideal for spreading on toast, crackers, or party sandwiches.
Ripe Plantain Flan
Creamy flan made from blended ripe plantains with milk, eggs, and a touch of sweet sherry, featuring walnuts and caramel. It is cooked in a pressure cooker.
Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter with only roasted peanuts, a splash of oil and a pinch of salt. Creamy, natural and ready in minutes.
Tomato Juice
Natural, fresh tomato juice rich in vitamin C, with a touch of lemon and a few drops of spicy sauce. Ready in 15 minutes in the blender.
Baracoa especial
Cuban frozen cocktail with Havana Club rum, grapefruit juice, cream of coconut and lemon, served in a champagne glass and drizzled with añejo.
Flamingo
Classic Cuban cocktail with white rum, pineapple juice, lemon and grenadine, blended with crushed ice and served in a champagne glass.
Navy Grog
Blended cocktail with aged and white rum, banana liqueur, and lemon, orange, and pineapple juices. Fresh, fruity, and served with crushed ice.
Split Pea Cream
Cuban split pea cream, smooth and comforting, with potato, carrot and a touch of butter. Served with toasted bread.
Pumpkin Flan
Cuban pumpkin flan with condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, egg-free. An economical, creamy dessert that is very easy to prepare.
Bellomonte
Cuban cocktail based on a frozen daiquiri served over grenadine and cocoa, with a touch of green crème de menthe, cherry, and mint.
Mulata
Classic Cuban cocktail of aged rum, crème de cacao and lemon, blended and served in a champagne flute. Smooth, aromatic and easy to prepare.
Daiquirí
The Cuban frozen daiquirí: white rum, lemon, sugar and a few drops of maraschino blended with ice until achieving a snow-like texture.