Vegan Cuban Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja, which literally translates to old clothes, is a typical Cuban dish. I first tried it at a restaurant in Jamaica Plain (a neighborhood of Boston) and fell in love with the flavors. I was so excited when Ivannoe decided to make a vegan version! This dish is absolutely packed with flavor. Serve with rice or another grain and some tostones and your taste buds will thank you!
The Details
We sliced the peppers, diced the onions and garlic, and shredded the mushrooms. We added the olive oil to the sauce pan and heated it over a medium high flame. Next, add the peppers, onions, garlic, and mushrooms to the pan and saute until the onions become more translucent (about 2-3 minutes). At this point, you can add in the red wine and “deglaze” which is a fancy way of saying, wait until the alcohol cooks off and it all comes together. Once you’re there, you can add the tomato paste, vegetable stock, bay leaves, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook down to your desired consistency! Some people like ropa vieja more saucy, others more dry. We left ours simmering for about 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Vegan Cuban Ropa Vieja
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latino Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 pounds king oyster mushroom
2 bay leaves
1 yellow pepper (sliced)
1 red pepper (sliced)
1 red onion (small diced)
4 cloves of garlic (minced)
3/4 cup red wine
6 oz tomato paste
2 cups vegetable stock
10 green olives (sliced)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat, add the onions, peppers, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Add the red wine and deglaze -- allow the alcohol to evaporate and the mixture to come together.
Add in the tomato paste, olives, bay leaves, and vegetable stock. Mix well and simmer (covered) to desired consistency, making sure to stir every so often so that the sauce doesn't stick. We simmered for about 20 minutes but some people like their ropa vieja more or less saucy, up to you!
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