Cultural Journal Report Panama: Ethnic Food of Panama
Summary:
Panama's diverse food culture is influenced by all of the ethnicities that it houses. a Panamanian usually starts their day with coffee with milk(coffee con leche) with hojaldras, gallo pinto, or eggs. Seafood is popular in Panama. This includes crab, lobster, shrimp, octopus, squid, sea bass, red snapper, and langoustines. These foods are served with a thick garlicy sauce or served among other means. Soups and stews are popular, and so are tropical fruits native to Panama, like papaya, coconut, pinapple, banana, and melons. These fruits are used in various dished to flavor them, or to serve. They are also put in shakes and smoothies. Fruit is also served for dessert, along with pastel tres leches, flan, and sometimes raspados.
Panama's diverse food culture is influenced by all of the ethnicities that it houses. a Panamanian usually starts their day with coffee with milk(coffee con leche) with hojaldras, gallo pinto, or eggs. Seafood is popular in Panama. This includes crab, lobster, shrimp, octopus, squid, sea bass, red snapper, and langoustines. These foods are served with a thick garlicy sauce or served among other means. Soups and stews are popular, and so are tropical fruits native to Panama, like papaya, coconut, pinapple, banana, and melons. These fruits are used in various dished to flavor them, or to serve. They are also put in shakes and smoothies. Fruit is also served for dessert, along with pastel tres leches, flan, and sometimes raspados.
Thoughts:
I think that even though Panama's food culture is influenced by all of its ethnicities, I also think it is influenced by its heritage and tourism. I would like to know why the Ropa Vieja soup is given that name. I've noticed that in Panama, there are alot of street vendors. I'd like to know what Asian and African foods were contributed to Panamanian cuisine.
I think that even though Panama's food culture is influenced by all of its ethnicities, I also think it is influenced by its heritage and tourism. I would like to know why the Ropa Vieja soup is given that name. I've noticed that in Panama, there are alot of street vendors. I'd like to know what Asian and African foods were contributed to Panamanian cuisine.
How Article Ties in With Culture:
This article shows how Panamanian cuisine ties in with it's culture. This country's food culture is important to its culture because it shows the diversity of the culture because of ethnicity. Panama's many ethnic groups show how because of this diversity, there is a wide range of rich food culture.
This article shows how Panamanian cuisine ties in with it's culture. This country's food culture is important to its culture because it shows the diversity of the culture because of ethnicity. Panama's many ethnic groups show how because of this diversity, there is a wide range of rich food culture.