Moros y Cristianos is a traditional Cuban dish of rice and black beans. The name of the dish is a metaphor: Moros (Moors) represents the dark black beans, and Cristianos (Christians) represents the white rice. It refers to the period from the 8th – 15th centuries when North African Moors ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula before being ousted by Christian kingdoms. … Continue reading moros y cristianos