Why Moros y Cristianos deserves more attention

Moros y Cristianos rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The earthy and hearty complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Mojo marinade correctly takes real skill.

Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. I encountered it first in a Havana paladar restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. Cristal beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Moros y Cristianos is the dish to start with.