Picadillo has its origins in Spain, but it has been adapted and modified over the years by Cuban cooks to suit local tastes and ingredients. Picadillo is a versatile dish that can be made with various ingredients depending on regional preferences and what’s available. The base typically consists of ground meat (often beef), onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and spices, but additional ingredients such as olives, raisins, capers, slivered almonds or potatoes may be included to add depth of flavor.
Like many traditional dishes, picadillo is often associated with feelings of comfort and nostalgia. It’s a dish that many Cubans grew up eating, often prepared by their grandmothers or mothers.
We hope you enjoy this delicious Cuban dish as much as we do and that it connects you in a deeper way with our extended Cuban family. Learn how we’re helping children in Cuba at www.forwardedge.org/cuba.
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12 yrs. old
Entered the program: March 2023
Moses lives with his mother and two siblings in a one-bedroom cement brick house. The family has access to electricity but no potable water. The village women and girls must fetch water from a local dam or walk long distances to find other sources.
Moses, his mother and his siblings, Pearl and Thomas (also in the program), are going through much difficulty. His father neglects them and refuses to provide for them and their education; all of the responsibilities have fallen to his mother who has a disability. They live on less than a dollar a day. Some days there is no food and most of the time, Moses and his siblings go to school without eating. Moses is a Christian and he prays things will get better for him and his family.
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