What is the main food in Cuba?

The Main Course. Main course choices in Cuba, such as slow simmered meats and soups, along with sandwiches, reflect the local growing season and availability of meats and rationed items. Most Cuban soups start with a sofrito base added to local vegetables and beans with small amounts of meat for seasoning, before cooking for hours. read more

Pork is the ubiquitous protein served as street food, in restaurants, and in the home . In cities like Havana where space is limited, you're less likely to see a whole roasted pig, but cooking a full hog on a spit over coals is popular outside of cities, especially on special occasions. read more

Constant food shortages make finding or ordering certain foods nearly impossible. Economic hardship is another reason for poor food conditions. Cuba often trades its fresh produce, such as cassava, for money from other countries. This leaves a shortage of cassava and other produce in Cuba itself. read more