By Anton Lutter.
Between 18-20 January the Cuban Embassy organised “Cuban Flavors” at Crowne Plaza Hotel in The Hague. This event showcased traditional Cuban cooking at its best.
The ambassador from Cuba to The Netherlands H.E. Soraya Alvarez, who hosted the event, welcomed an array of guests at the opening Thursday evening.
In her welcoming speech, she introduced the Cuban chef Mr Reinier Suarez who works and lives in Rome. Amongst the many guests where many ambassadors and other diplomats from South America, the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Among the guests were also representatives from the business world and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The guests were treated to an absolutely wonderful taste of Cuban cuisine which everyone enjoyed. As starters, there was Tostones (fried plantain), Tamal en Cazuela pot tamal and Frituras de Malanga. The main dish consisted of breaded Victoria bass, confit pork and Ropa Vieja (beef stew) with as side dishes Yuca (cassava) and Congri Arroz (rice with black beans).
Lastly, the dessert served was caramel French toast, Arroz con Leche (rice pudding) and Flan de Cuba, a custard dessert. The smell and taste from Cuba were emphasized by live musicians from Galan Biz Musica Cubana, who performed traditional Cuban songs.
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Photography by A. Lutter.
