The Cuban content creator Clau MK (@clau___mk) shared a video cooking spaghetti "Cuban style" with a touch of pessimism during a blackout, but received a pleasant surprise from her followers.
In the video, she demonstrates how to use a charcoal stove in her backyard as she prepares a simple spaghetti recipe with ground turkey and just a few seasonings. She improvises a family lunch, a meal in precarious conditions that has become part of everyday life for many in Cuba.
Ugly things always make us uncomfortable and cause us to look away. This video doesn't need subtitles; it's just part of life," wrote the influencer.
Scandal! Spaghetti broken but with "creole flavor"
The young woman sparked a culinary debate when she broke the spaghetti before cooking it. A common practice in many Cuban households, it led to heated reactions among internet users. Rather than destructive criticism, most praised Clau’s creativity, ingenuity, and authenticity.
"I broke the spaghetti because my grandmother likes it that way," she clarified. Her comment created even more empathy with the Cuban cook.
Divided reactions between humor and the harsh reality of Cuba
Messages came quickly, many filled with humor, others reflecting on and even expressing pride in the adaptability of the Cuban people:
- "I'd rather watch a video like this 20 times than those supposed fitness girls who have strawberries in their garden."
- "The Cuban reality reflected in that video... blessings to you."
- "Everything was fine until you broke the pasta."
- "People will think it's a joke, but it's the reality of the Cuban every day."
- “If you do that with spaghetti in Italy, it could cost you your life.”
- "This country is in really bad shape. We do what we can in the kitchens."
One of the most viral threads came from a follower who shared unconventional ideas for lighting charcoal without fuel: “A lollipop stick, a cone of thread, the caps from small paint buckets, empty pill blister packs… that’s great for starting a fire.”
This comment sparked a wave of equally creative responses: "In a survival reality show, they don't accept us because we're professionals," responded another user.
Resistance cooking in Cuba
In the midst of scarcity, power outages, and a lack of basic resources, what Clau MK showcased was more than just a recipe. Her Cuban spaghetti is an expression of resilience, ingenuity, and familial love.
As one of the users said: “More than the way you did it, you are demonstrating a reality that many people can relate to.” This life lesson transcends cooking and reminds us that, even in darkness, something delicious and moving can be created, especially when it's meant to be shared with family.
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