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Sofrito is often used to add depth and complexity to rice and bean dishes, soups and stews. Here are some other traditional Cuban favorites: 1  Empanadas (empanadillas) and Pastelitos: meat-stuffed, fried or baked turnovers similar to Italian calzones. 2  Arroz con pollo-chicken and rice. 3  Boliche-stuffed pot roast. 4  Boniato con mojo-sweet potatoes in a garlic citrus sauce. 5  Cocido de garbanzos-chickpea stew.
Sugarcane was the most important part of the economy in Cuba's history, and is still grown on large areas. Extensive irrigation systems are developed in the south of Sancti SpÃ­ritus Province. Tobacco, used for some of the world's cigars, is grown especially in the Pinar del RÃ­o Province.