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.
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
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.