Cocinera Lele / Lelita’s Cuban kitchen
3 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Cuban Coffee (Café Cubano) with Crema
Traditional Cuban espresso made in a stovetop moka pot (cafetera). Sweetened with a thick sugar‑coffee foam called crema. Follow the step‑by‑step guide for perfect, frothy Cuban coffee every time.
Bistec empanizado
A classic Cuban dish of thinly pounded steak marinated in sour orange and lime, then coated in a crisp cracker‑meal crust and shallow‑fried. Served hot with rice, beans, and sweet plantains, this recipe captures the bright flavors and crunchy texture of traditional Cuban "bistec empanizado".
Vegan Cuban Pull pork with Mojo
A Cuban-inspired vegan "lechón" made from young canned jackfruit. The jackfruit is boiled, roasted, marinated in citrus and spices, then fried until crispy, mimicking the texture and flavor of pork. Served with rice, black beans, avocado and sweet plantains for a complete Cuban meal.