A caribbean soup: Fish and plantain Fufú

Today I bring another recipe from the Panamanian Caribbean. We are still enjoying Colon's delicious gastronomy in my personal Julie & Julia challenge of the native Panamanian recipe book, T'ach .

Patties “Patí”

New recipe from my Julie & Julia challenge. Patí patties from the Colon province.

Tapao (English version)

Tapao. Recipe from the book T'Ach: Authentic Panamanian Cuisine.

Rice with baby clams

A few days ago I made this recipe for rice with clams and it was a success at home. I can't say that it is a typical or exclusive recipe from Panama, but it must be from somewhere in that area at least… With our almost 1.550 miles of coasts, islands, rivers and mangroves, how …

Panamanian queques or coconut cookies

When I was little I remember eating many of these cookies after school or when I accompanied my mother to do some "mandados" to Calidonia or to Ave. Central. You could usually find them at street stalls or at the tiendas in our neighborhoods.I don't know if they continue to be sold in the same …

Sea bass, prawns and avocado cebiche

Cebiche, ceviche... I'm never sure on how to spell it...anyhow, we can all agree that it is fresh and delicious. Perfect for the summertime. I like this dish cause it is very quick to make, no more than 30 minutes actually, and that's always a plus, don't you think? Ingredients All ingredients must be diced …

Black beans guacho (wet rice)

Today’s recipe is one that was missing from my blog if it really is one to collet Panamanian cuisine. It is one of the most clear expressions of the humble diet among the families that live in the countryside in Panama. It isn’t the prettiest, but it doesn’t have many ingredients, it taste good and …

Meatballs in caramelized wine sauce

Continuing with the list of classic Panamanian recipes for gatherings and parties, today I bring you the recipe for meatballs in wine. These little dumplings are ideal as "snacks" or appetizers. Ingredients  1 kg of minced meat  2 lightly beaten eggs  ½ cup recao verde liquefied *  Pepper  Garlic salt  ½ cup bread crumbs  5 …