Navigating Cuban Menus with a Low-Purine Diet

Craving the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine but managing gout or high uric acid? Enjoying classic dishes like ropa vieja or tostones requires smart choices. Cuban cuisine often features purine-rich ingredients like red meats, some seafood, and legumes—making menu navigation tricky for those following a low-purine diet. This guide highlights safe options and smart swaps, empowering you to savor Cuban food confidently.

How MM Food App Takes the Guesswork Out

With MM Food, dining out becomes stress-free:

1. Instantly Translate Menus: Convert Spanish descriptions to your native language.
2. Scan for Purine Risks: Input your dietary restriction ("low-purine"), and our AI flags dishes with high-purine ingredients like organ meats, sardines, or heavy bean bases.
3. Personalized Suggestions: Receive real-time recommendations based on your custom diet profile.

Low-Purine Cuban Dishes to Enjoy (Safely!)

• Appetizers: Tostones (fried plantains) or Yuca con Mojo (cassava with garlic sauce).
• Entrees: Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asado) or Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo) in moderation (avoid if severe).
• Sides: Steamed white rice, salad, or plantains.
• Dessert: Fresh tropical fruit salad or flan (dairy is low-purine).

High-Purine Foods to Skip

• Organ-meat stews (Rabo Encendido—oxtail)
• Dense bean dishes (Frijoles Negros portion control advised)
• Meat-heavy classics like Lechón Asado (roast pork)
• Anchovy-based sauces or sofritos containing cured meats.

Smart Tip: Request sauces on the side and prioritize vegetable-heavy plates like Ensalada de Aguacate (avocado salad). Use MM Food to verify ingredient-safety before ordering—just snap a menu photo!

Dine Out Confidently

Cuban food celebrates community and flavor. With mindfulness and MM Food's AI-powered assistance, you can indulge safely. Download the app—transform dining from risky to delightful.