TRADITIONAL CUBAN BOWL Recipe

Name: Marabu Restaurants TRADITIONAL CUBAN BOWL Recipe
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork shoulder; 6 cloves Garlic cloves; 1 cup Orange juice; 1 cup Lime juice; 2 tbs Oregano; 1 tbs Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups White rice; 1 can Black beans (canned or cooked); 1 pound Yuca (cassava); 2 pieces Sweet plantains; 4 tbs Olive oil; 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro

Inspired by Marabu Restaurant

Time5h

Serves4

Roasted pork with white rice, black beans, yuca, sweet plantains with a mojo vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 pounds Pork shoulder

6 cloves Garlic cloves

1 cup Orange juice

1 cup ReaLime juice

2 tbs Oregano

1 tbs Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups White rice

1 can Black beans (canned or cooked)

1 pound Yuca (cassava)

2 pieces Sweet plantains

4 tbs olive oil

1/2 cup Fresh cilantro

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Mojo Marinade

In a bowl, combine garlic cloves (minced), orange juice, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Marinate the Pork

Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable bag or a bowl. Pour the mojo marinade over the pork, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Roast the Pork

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Transfer the marinated pork to a roasting pan and cover with foil. Roast for about 3-4 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart. Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes for a crispy exterior.

Cook the Rice

While the pork is roasting, rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine 4 cups of water with the rinsed rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Prepare the Yuca

Peel the yuca and cut it into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Sweet Plantains

Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Heat the Black Beans

If using canned black beans, heat them in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Assemble the Bowl

In a bowl, layer the white rice, shredded roasted pork, black beans, yuca, and sweet plantains. Drizzle with additional mojo vinaigrette if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.