Day 17! Today we're asked to make (or eat) a traditional local food. I live 90 miles (as the crow flies) from Cuba. I'm closer to Cuba than I am to Miami. There's something that's seemingly offered EVERYWHERE in my region called a Cuban sandwich. Being that I actually HAVE Cuban blood running through my veins (yes, this is true) and have lived here long enough to be called a "fresh water Conch" it doesn't seem right that I have NO idea what a Cuban sandwich is, but that too is true. I hadn't a clue, thus I had to investigate. What I learned is that this sandwich is a heart attack on a plate, piled high with tons of cruelty. Lard. Pork. Ham. Dairy. I set out to veganize this atrocity into a compassionate vehicle, starting with lard-free, scratch made vegan Cuban bread.
Mission accomplished, vegan style.
xo
"Anything is possible in Vegan World"...love this! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI just watched the movie "Chef" with my sweetie, and they made Cuban sandwiches on a big ol' sandwich press grill thing. (I think the heavy skillet on top would be a lot easier!) Thanks for veganizing it - I want to try now! I've got a jar of Magic Vegan Bacon Grease sitting in my pantry that I hadn't found a use for yet!
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