Delicious Panamanian appetizer recipes

Panama, with its rich cultural heritage and culinary diversity, offers a variety of delicious appetizers that reflect its history and geography. We present the most delicious recipes for appetizers, bites, and hors d'oeuvres from Panama.

Our selection of Panamanian appetizers

Almojábana

Almojábana

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

Pastry
1 hour
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
1 hour
fried
6 Servings

Panamanian Empanadas

Panamanian Empanadas

The Panamanian empanadas recipe is made with corn and a delicious filling of meat in the most authentic Panamanian style.

Appetizers
1 hour
fried
4 Servings

Panamanian Puff Pastry

Panamanian Puff Pastry

The Panamanian puff pastry is a very versatile and easy-to-make appetizer that is usually enjoyed as a side dish with meats, hams, eggs, or beans. It is a must-have on your table.

Appetizers
1 hour
fried
20 Servings

Panamanian Style Ceviche

Panamanian Style Ceviche

Ceviche is a true delight enjoyed in almost every country, but in Panama, it has an authentically unique flavor. This dish is prepared with fillet of corvina, making it an exquisite option to enjoy on any occasion.

Main Course
1 hour
1 Servings

Panamanian Tamale

Panamanian Tamale

Tamales are a main dish of Panamanian cuisine, made with seasoned corn dough and filled with chicken, beef, or pork stew, wrapped in banana leaves.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
5 Servings

Panamanian Yuca with Mojo

Panamanian Yuca with Mojo

Panamanian yuca with mojo is a traditional dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, although it is more commonly served for lunch. It can be paired with almost anything, such as chicken or pork ribs.

Appetizers
1 hour
Boiled
4 Servings

Patacones

Patacones

They are a simple yet delicious appetizer made with green plantains in just a few steps.

Appetizers
1 hour
fried
3 Servings

Other tasty Panama appetizers

Sao

Sao