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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

East meets West in this super simple riff on a Chinese classic. Old Havana Foods Sofrito plus hoisin and your favorite protein and veggies combine for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
  • Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
  • Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Paella de Mariscos – Spanish Rice with Seafood

Paella with Seafood from Old Havana Foods
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Paella de Mariscos – Spanish Rice with Seafood

Great any time of year, this savory Spanish classic of yellow rice is chock full of seafood and seasoned with Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Seafood, Sofrito, Stovetop
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1 cups Broth, seafood, vegetable or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred, from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 4 ounces Dry, light white wine, sauvignon blanc, rose and pinot grigio are good options
  • 1/2 Cup Sweet peas (petit pois) if using canned drain and reserve peas and liquid separately
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper, more to taste
  • 1 pinch Saffron, crumbled optional
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pounds Raw seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, clams, musssels, lobster, octopus, squid and firm white fish pieces no larger than 1 to 1½ inches thick
  • 1 link Old Havana Foods Spanish Style Chorizo Sausage (optional) sliced into rounds 1/4" thick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a 4 to 6 quart stockpot over medium heat, combine Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, broth, lime juice, wine, liquid from peas, black pepper, saffron (if using) and rice to stockpot.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • If using fresh or frozen peas add all of them at the 10 minute mark stirring well to spread throughout, then add seafood pieces, tucking them into the partially cooked rice mixture to nearly cover. If inclucing our Spanish Style Chorizo add the sliced rounds now. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until seafood and rice are cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. If using canned peas add ½ of them now, stirring gently to combine. Cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Top with remaining peas. Serve.

Notes

Try a mixture of any quick cooking fish or seafood. If using fully cooked seafood, add during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking the rice to avoid getting overcooked, dry or chewy seafood.

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta from Old Havana Foods
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Mediterranean Seafood Pasta

Tender seafood with Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe and al dente pasta make for a flavorful yet light dish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Spanish
Keyword: Pasta, Seafood
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 15 ounces Petite diced tomatoes or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 2 packets Trader Joe's Reduced Sodium Vegetable stock concentrate or 1 bouillon cube
  • 14 Kalamata or oil cured olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 pound Seafood blend (shrimp, scallops, squid) or any combination
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 6 ounces Thin egg noodles
  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile heat 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe and tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add vegetable stock concentrate from packets (do not add water), olives, fennel seeds, seafood blend and red pepper to saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Heat through until fish is cooked approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While seafood is cooking add noodles to pot of boiling water and cook until just barely al dente (several minutes less than package directions).
  • Drain pasta, (retaining 1 cup of cooking water). Add pasta to fish mixture stirring well to coat. Continue cooking mixture to allow liquids to be absorbed by noodles. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin consistency of sauce.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over each serving.

Seafood Ceviche with Avocado

Seafood Ceviche with Avocado from Old Havana Foods
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Seafood Ceviche with Avocado

Tart and refreshing this seafood ceviche with creamy avocado satisfies on a hot summer day!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salad
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Peruvian, Spanish
Keyword: Avocado, Mojo, Shrimp
Servings: 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup Minced red or yellow onoin
  • 1 pound Cooked seafood, cut into bite-size pieces shrimp, scallops, calamari or firm white fish
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium Avocado

Instructions

  • In medium bowl combine ¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, tomato paste and olive oil. Add , hot sauce and cilantro if using, mix well. Add onoin and seafood and mix well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and more Mojo Marinade of desired. Stir to combine. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  • Just before serving chop avocado into ½” dice. Add to seafood mixture, combine gently so as not to smash avocado pieces.

Notes

Serve with tortilla or pita chips or as traditionally done in Latina America – with saltines!

Mojo Meat, Seafood and Poultry

Mojo Chicken from Old Havana Foods
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Mojo Meat, Seafood, or Poultry

Marinate your favorite meat, seafood or poultry with three tablespoons of Mojo Marinade per pound of raw protein. No additional ingredients necessary! Thin cuts can be marinated just a few minutes, thicker pieces can be marinated up to 48 hours. Your favorite protein plus Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade is the easiest two ingredient dish you’ll ever make!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Keyword: Broil, Chicken, Grill, Mojo, Panfry, Roast
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds Meat, fish or poultry pieces
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place meat in glass or stainless steel bowl or plastic bag, add Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate as few as 30 minutes for small pieces or overnight for larger pieces.
  • When ready to cook add oil and toss to coat.
  • Grill, broil, roast or fry to desired level of doneness. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • Serve with fully prepared black beans, rice and sweet ripe plantains for an authentic Cuban meal.
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