Panamanian Recipes

Panamanian cuisine is a crossroads of Central American, Caribbean, South American, and Afro-Antillean influences, shaped by the country's role as a global transit hub. Sancocho, a hearty chicken soup with root vegetables and culantro, is the beloved national dish. Arroz con pollo, patacones (fried plantain discs), carimañolas (yuca fritters), and ropa vieja are everyday staples. Coconut rice and Caribbean seafood preparations dominate the coastal regions.