Virtual Cook Along: Trip to Cuba Workshop

Spice up your Friday night, and dive into the culturally diverse cuisine of Cuba! Join our chef for an intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop where we’ll teach you how to prepare traditional Cuban food inspired by Spanish, Caribbean and African cuisines. Let us be your virtual guide to understanding the tropical flavors of Cuba.

Menu:

• Ropa Vieja (Braised Flank Steak with Peppers and Tomatoes)
• Platanos Maduros (Sweet Pan-Fried Plantains)
• Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Skills covered in class:

• Getting familiar with Cuban cuisine
• Selecting and braising beef
• Balancing flavors
• Working with fresh herbs and spices
• Working with plantains
• Pan frying
• Steaming rice

Please note this menu is stove top heavy, and requires 2 saucepans (1 for the rice and 1 for the beans), 1 sauté pan or cast iron pan for the plantains, and a wide, heavy pan with a lid for the ropa vieja. 

Our Virtual Cook Along classes, via Zoom, will have you and your chef cooking together in real time. We’ll provide you with the recipe packet, equipment list and class syllabus upon registration, so you’re prepared to get cooking! Our Zoom moderator will make sure your questions are answered live by the chef either during or after class. 

Got questions about our virtual classes? Check out our FAQs.