🇵🇦 Traditional dishes from Panama

3 dishes people actually cook in Panama — what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy. The full step-by-step method is in the Copper app.

Carimanola

60 min · medium · 8 ingredients

Deliciously crispy yuca fritters filled with meat!

yuca
ground beef
onion
garlic
cumin
salt
pepper
oil

Ropa vieja

120 min · medium · 12 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish!

flank steak
onion
bell pepper
garlic
canned tomatoes
olive oil
cumin
bay leaves
salt
black pepper
coriander
rice

Sancocho

120 min · medium · 12 ingredients

A hearty and flavorful Panamanian stew.

chicken thighs
beef shank
yucca
plantains
potatoes
corn on the cob
onion
garlic
cilantro
salt
black pepper
water

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