Este es tu destino culinario para explorar las deliciosas y variadas recetas de la cocina panameña. Descubre cómo fusionar tradiciones amerindias, hispanas, africanas y afroantillanas en cada plato.

Delicious and traditional Panamanian food recipes

On this page, we have the best recipes for appetizers, bites, and hors d'oeuvres from Panama. Enjoy the best recipes for Panamanian bites and hors d'oeuvres.

Almojábana

Almojábana

Enjoy it in the mornings or share it with coffee at any time; almojabanas are a delicious option.

Pastry
45 minutes
Boiled
4 Servings

Carimañas

Carimañas

Carimañas are a delicious traditional fried dish from Panama, made with a dough prepared from cassava and a flavorful filling of cheese or, in this case, meat.

Appetizers
45 minutes
fried
6 Servings

Panama has a variety of delicious soups that reflect its cultural diversity and the richness of its local ingredients. Find recipes for delicious Panamanian soups.

Bean Soup

Bean Soup

Black bean soup is a delicious recipe that combines this special ingredient with green chili, onion, and a delightful blend of seasonings.

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
8 Servings

Corn Cob Soup

Corn Cob Soup

Our cuisine is filled with charming stories and anecdotes that immerse us in ancient traditions, still resonating strongly today. Exploring unusual ingredients and utensils, among which the corn cob soup recipe stands out as a treasure waiting to be discovered.

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Discover delicious dishes from traditional Panamanian cuisine, with simple recipes to prepare.

Carimañas

Carimañas

Carimañas are a delicious traditional fried dish from Panama, made with a dough prepared from cassava and a flavorful filling of cheese or, in this case, meat.

Appetizers
45 minutes
fried
6 Servings

Chopped Steak

Chopped Steak

This is a very versatile and easy-to-make recipe. It can be served with plantains, fritters, or bread. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Main Course
30 minutes
fried
5 Servings

Explore the best recipes of sweets, desserts, cakes, and pies from Panama, reflecting a rich and authentic pastry tradition.

Chicheme

Chicheme

Drinks made from this cereal are very popular in this area. An example of this is chicheme, a delicious sweet beverage characteristic of the La Chorrera district in Panama's West province.

Drinks
30 minutes
Boiled
6 Servings

Cocadas

Cocadas

Panamanian cocadas are delicious desserts made from grated coconut and sugar, have been part of Panamanian cuisine for generations, passed down from family to family.

Pastry
1 hour
8 Servings

Explore our recipes for juices and Panamanian drinks, simple and delicious. Get excited to try them and immerse yourself in a unique flavor experience!

Chicheme

Chicheme

Drinks made from this cereal are very popular in this area. An example of this is chicheme, a delicious sweet beverage characteristic of the La Chorrera district in Panama's West province.

Drinks
30 minutes
Boiled
6 Servings

Lemonade with Raspadura

Lemonade with Raspadura

Lemonade with Raspadura is a refreshing beverage par excellence, ideal for hot days and perfect to accompany any meal. It is a drink that can be enjoyed at any time.

Drinks
15 minutes
4 Servings

Panamanian cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Amerindian, Spanish, African, and Afro-Caribbean cultures. Rice is abundant in various forms and preparations, with sancocho being the most popular soup. 

Corn, plantains, chicken, meats, fish, and seafood are essential in a variety of dishes and fritters. Roots and tubers, such as cassava, yams, ñame, otoe, and potatoes, hold a prominent place in the Panamanian diet. 

Thanks to access to two oceans, fresh fish and seafood are a true delight in Panama’s cuisine.

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