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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18 yrs. old
Entered the program: May 2024
Phillip lives with his mother and older sister in Joggo at the staff quarters for the government school where his mother is a teacher. The family stays in a one-bedroom house with electricity for lighting. They cool with charcoal and fetch water from a nearby water tap. Phillip’s sister and mother share the bedroom and Phillip sleeps in the living room.The family shares the bathroom facility with other staff members and their families.
Phillip’s father passed away when Phillip was young and his mother has since been the sole provider for the family.
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