A young Cuban, identified as Elianys Echazábal, shared on TikTok how she had to cook spaghetti over charcoal after more than twenty hours without electricity.
His video reflects the harsh routine of millions of Cubans facing endless blackouts, food shortages, and the daily struggles to survive on the island.
The content creator explained that she had been without power for more than twenty hours and decided to cook the old-fashioned way to have something warm to eat.
“I live in Cuba, and we've been without power for more than twenty hours. I waited until six in the evening to see if they would restore the electricity, but nothing, my love. I had no choice but to resort to using coal to make some spaghetti,” the young woman said as she recorded the video.
Elianys shared that she usually takes advantage of the weekends to record several videos when she has electricity, as she works and has very little time. However, this time she had to improvise with the available resources.
"I put the water on to boil, and when I saw that I had a package and a half of spaghetti, I started preparing the sauce. For the salt, I added the usual amount and let it cook on the stove for a few minutes because, as you know, these ground spices need to be grated," he explained with humor.
In the video, which has already garnered thousands of views, he is seen cooking with calm and creativity. In the absence of cheese, he shared a homemade trick to add flavor to the pasta: “My dear, just add two tablespoons of powdered milk, and it will be finger-licking good.”
The clip received dozens of comments from Cubans who identified with his situation. Many praised his optimism and ability to adapt to the difficult conditions imposed by the country's electrical system.
Power outages, which in some provinces exceed 20 hours a day, have forced thousands of families to cook with charcoal or firewood. The situation, worsened by the deterioration of the energy system and the lack of fuel, reflects the deep precariousness experienced by the population.
While the Cuban regime insists on attributing power outages to "technical problems" or "lack of resources," the daily reality of Cubans like Elianys reveals the true human cost of a crisis that seems endless.
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