If you've never had Panamanian food you're missing out. It's Black History Month and it's a great time to celebrate how alike we are than we are different. One of the foundations of a Panamanian meal is rice. Black Americans in the South also see rice as a staple in their everyday meals. Throughout the South enslaved Africans farmed rice paddies, which was essential to the growth of the American economy.
Even though we specialize in authentic Panamanian cuisine, and our food may be spiced differently, some dishes you may recognize on my menu are chicken and rice (Arroz Con Pollo), rice and peas (Arroz Con Guandu Y Coco), potato salad (Ensalada De Feria), macaroni and cheese (Macarron Con Queso), fried fish (Pargo Rojo Frito relleno), and oxtail stew (Rabo de Buey). We all have more in common than we may know.
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Do you like your plantains baked or fried?
Our Candied Sweet Plantains are perfect served next to a savory side. Plantains can be sliced and deep-fried, creating a slight crunch on the edges. Candied Sweet Plantains are tossed in butter, sugar, and spices. Giving the plantains a gooey consistency and decadent flavor.
Whether you like your plantains baked or fried, you can get both just a click away. Click the link in our bio to place your order today.
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Terminamos los ultimos 350 de 600 tamales que hicimos para Navidad..... no haremos mas hasta Enero 😀
We finished the last 350 of 600 tamales that we made for Christmas orders...... we will not make anymore until January 2025 😀
Now onto making pan rosca and fruit cakes 😉
Today is Mother’s Day in Panama - Happy Mother’s Day!
Hercilia de Arosemena, the wife of the then-president of Panama Florencio Harmodio Arosemena, suggested December 8th over May 11th in order to coincide with the day of the Catholic celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (when Catholics worldwide celebrate the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
Panama was and remains a predominantly Roman Catholic country, so associating Mother's Day with a holy day that already celebrated the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, was seen as apt. Initially, Panamanians faced resistance from representatives of the secular population who wanted to keep church and state affairs separate.
Celebration of Mother’s Day together with the feast was the resolution they all reached, so on December 8, 1930, Mother’s Day was made official in Panama.
Unlike other countries, Mother's Day is a national holiday in Panama, so banks and government offices, as well as other commercial establishments, are closed.
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Viva Panama!!
November is the most special month for Panama. November marks the season of the “Fiestas Patrias” or “Patriotic Holidays”. Officially, there are five national holidays in Panama in November, each marking either a famous battle for independence, or declared independence from Spain, and later Colombia.
November 3rd Separation of Panama from Colombia
November 4th Flag Day
November 5th Colon Day
November 10th Shout in Villa de los Santos
November 28th Independence from Spain
Celebrate Panama's Independence from Spain and the last holiday of the month with a meal for you and your family! Click the link in bio to get your order in today.
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Voting for Chef Yadira Stamp to be on the cover of Taste of Home magazine, cook with Chef Carla Hall, and take home $25,000 begins soon! This is a huge opportunity for Chef Yadira to bring awareness of the wonderful gastronomy and sustainability of Panamanian cuisine.
The 1st round of voting begins May 20th and ends May 30th. Please vote for her here: https://bit.ly/3UWZPIz
The face you make when you find all these delicious recipes and more in Chef Yadira’s cookbook Panama on a Plate!👀😮💨🤤
Grab a signed copy at EsenciasPanamenas.com!
Carimañolas are one of Panama’s staple foods! They’re usually eaten during breakfast and are filled with some kind of meat or cheese, depending on the province within Panama. Chef Yadira serves these with a tamarind sauce! Grab the recipe from her cookbook, Panama on a Plate, and make these yourself at EsenciasPanamenas.com! OR, make things even easier on yourself and order these ready-made on our website. We ship nationwide directly to your door and also offer local delivery/pick-up within the DMV.
Look no further - we have the perfect game day party platters available for local pick-up or delivery!🏈
Forget the game...with these options, the real winner will be the food spread!
Meat Lovers Combo: Baked mango BBQ wings, sweet & sour meatballs, and a side of yuca fries with tamarind dipping sauce. Choose from beef or chicken for your meatballs.
Veggie Lovers Combo: Sweet & sour veggieballs, veggie carimanolas (yuca balls stuffed with veggie ‘meat’), and veggie empanadas.
Panamanian Platter: Mango BBQ wings, carimanolas, and empanadas. Choose from chicken or beef filling for your carimanolas and empanadas.
🏈Half-tray: $85 (serves 10-12)
🏈Full-tray: $160 (serves 20-25)
Pre-order by Wednesday, February 7th by 11pm for pick-up at Tastemakers (2800 10th Street NE) on Saturday, Feb 10th (12pm-5pm) or Sunday, Feb 11th (12pm-6pm).
Order at EsenciasPanamenas.com!
Authentic Panamanian cuisine by Chef Yadira. Full-Service + Drop-Off Catering & Nationwide Shipping
