Moros y Cristianos

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Moros y Cristianos made with real commitment to slow-roasted pork and technique. The citrusy from mojo result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. paladares are privately owned Cuban restau…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Moros y Cristianos is absolutely in that category. The earthy and hearty quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. sofrito tomato base does work that no substitute can replicate. paladares are privately owned Cuban restaurants…

I've now had Moros y Cristianos prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises sofrito tomato base in the way Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. The earthy and hearty character is more pronoun…

The best Moros y Cristianos I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The earthy and hearty intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. black beans was used without hesitation, the way it should be. paladares are privately owned Cuban restaurants that develop…