¡Hoy es sábado sabroso! (Today is savory Saturday!)
La fecha es el once (11) de junio del año dos mil veintidós. (The date is June 11, 2022.)
El plato de la semana es: ropa vieja. (The dish of the week is: ropa vieja.)
Ropa vieja, which literally means “old clothes,” is a traditional Cuban dish with shredded steak. It is typically served with arroz (rice), plátano maduro frito (fried plantains), and frijoles negros (black beans).
Los ingredientes para ropa vieja son: (The ingredients for ropa vieja are:)
| arrachera / bife de falda | (beef flank steak) |
| caldo | (broth) |
| aceite vegetal | (vegetable oil) |
| clavos | (cloves) |
| ajo | (garlic) |
| comino | (cumin) |
| hojas de laurel | (bay leaves) |
| cilantro | (cilantro) |
| sal | (salt) |
| cebolla | (onion) |
| pimiento | (red bell pepper) |
| ají cubanela | (green bell pepper) |
| salsa de tomate | (tomato sauce) |
| pasta de tomate | (tomato paste) |
| aceite de oliva | (olive oil) |
| vinagre blanco | (white vinegar) |
Get started on your ropa vieja feast with this recipe. ¡Qué rico! (How delicious!) Practice saying the name of each ingredient as you incorporate it.
¡Que tengas un sábado sabrosísimo! (May you have a super savory Saturday!)
L. A. Feliz