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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.
Cuba is well-known for producing the best cigars in the world and in Havana there are several factories and shops where you can buy the top brands at great prices. You can purchase Cohiba, Partagas, and Montecristo at the Museo del Tabaco (Tobacco Museum) and at the shops called La Casa del Habano y La Casa del Tabaco, of which there are many locations in town and at the hotels.