Three Dishes Made In Panama – What To Eat In Panama

Its finally Friday and you know what that means in the world of internet… its #FoodieFriday! This trend helps us fill our cravings for the most delicious food and if that includes trying out new and different dishes, the better!

So, what do you know about Panama? Besides knowing that it is home to the uber famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and that is where the stylish Panama hats are made!

Today we decided to try three dishes that are all made in Panama. Why? Because panamanian cuisine is little known and what we found in the streets of this in between continents country is that is delicious and plentiful! Like its neighbors from South America it has some basic flavours and ingredients with a Caribbean twist like those similar to the Dominican Republic for example. Here are our first three picks of panamanian dishes that you should try like, right now!

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Arroz Con Pollo:

A very popular dish in both Central and South American countries, it consists on rice mixed with chicken but wait, that´s not an ordinary mix. It is based on a sofrito which is basically sauted onions, garlic and peppers with either shreded or full pieces of chicken. Once this mixture gets a nice golden color the rice is added and is left to cook slowly with water until is dry. Let it rest a little and enjoy a very fulfilling meal all done in one pot. Isn´t it wonderful to have so much sense of flavour and of time economy at the same time?

Ceviche:

Even if ceviche is not a signature dish of Panama one thing is for sure, panamanians know how to use their sea products. What makes panamanian ceviche stand out from others is that is served as an apetizer in most restaurants, it is made of sea bass mostly with sea salt, lime, habanero peppers, onions and celery. In fancy restaurants is also served on a shell while in the streets or economical kitchens around is served with crakers and a cold cerveza.

Sancocho:

This soup like dish has different variations throught the caribbean countries of South America and it is of common belief that it will help you to come out of the dead. Why? Because it is very rich in proteins and carbs, the stock can be made of beef, chicken or fish and a variety of vegetables can be added to the mix, potatoes, corn, onions, celery, cilantro, meat and other seasoning make up for a complete meal by itself and if you got a little carried away during the night and you wake up wondering about what to eat in Panama for your hangover, a bowl of sancocho is just the perfect cure.

So, what did we learn about panamanian food today? It is rich, plentiful and delicious, like the country itself, its a melting pot of cultures, flavours and mixtures that will leave you craving for more. Don´t miss the opportunity of enjoying all the fun things to do in Panama this summer.

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