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Panama is the nexus linking North America with South America, and the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific. With long stretches of beach along two oceans, seafood is found in abundance. Lobster, octopus, and corvina (sea bass) are often found on the menu whether grilled, fried, or marinated in citrus juice in ceviche. Other typical dishes include tamales of beef and corn dough wrapped in banana leaves and “ropa vieja”, a stew of shredded flank steak, tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. Sancocho, a hearty stew of meat, potatoes, yucca, plantains, and cilantro is the national dish of Panama. In 2003, a 2,500 gallon Sancocho was made in honor of the country’s centennial celebration. It was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest soup ever made.

Featured Cook MERY PLATA Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Panama City, Panama Province, Panama

About me: I´m a housewife with italian/caribbean family roots, born and raised in Panama City, married for 33 years with 4 children. I love my kitchen and enjoy to cook and bake for the family. I learned to cook during my first years of marriage when I discovered that I was good following recipes and creating myself. I took a pair of courses mainly in cake decorating and desserts. My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »