Question

Write at least three dishes common to Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, or a combination of these countries. Be sure to list both the name of the dish and the country.

Answer 1

Answer and explanation:

A lot of the dishes are very similar. Here is the list of countries with their typical dishes and a short explanation:

Spain

Paella: the name refers to a type of cooking pan.

Tortilla: its ingredients are potatoes, olive oil, salt, onion (optional) and eggs.

Cocido madrileño: a type of stew that used to be eaten by the Spanish working class.

Colombia

Sancocho: soup with meat, vegetables, tubers and condiments.

Arepas: it is fried and made with corn.

Ajiaco: its ingredients are three kinds of potatoes –criolla, pastusa y sabanera-.

Mexico

Pozole: soup which main ingredient is corn.

Mole: its ingredients are various types of chili, species and seeds.

Enchiladas: tortillas with different ingredients inside such us chicken, cheese, turkey, etc.

Cuba

Ropa vieja: its name comes from the aspect of the dish. Translation: old clothes.

Vaca frita: its ingredients are onion, garlic, lemon, salt and beef.

Moros y cristianos: Cuban black beans with rice.

Answer 2

Because my family is located in several of those countries the usual dishes that are common between all of those are...

enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas,tamales
Cuba-patacones, lechon asado, picodillo a la criolla