Probando COMIDA CALLEJERA en PANAMA 🇵🇦

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to cook and frozen options are often more affordable.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

Visit a market stall called Katia la reina del pescado to try traditional Panamanian fish.

Order the snapper dish with coconut rice and plantain chips for 15 balboas.

Receive the dish, which includes snapper, coconut rice, plantain chips, and a little salad.

Taste the snapper, noting its tenderness and freshness.

Try the coconut rice, describing it as sweet and delicious with a Caribbean flavor.

Combine the snapper with coconut rice and enjoy the combination.

Taste an extra portion of ceviche that was brought along with the meal.

Try the patacón, which is a fried plantain, and compare it to a French fry.

Taste the shrimp on top of the snapper, noting its spectacular sauce.

Visit another stall to find aranitas and ask about their preparation.

Watch as the chef prepares calamari, adding lemon, all-purpose seasoning, and chicken broth for color.

See the calamari being lightly coated in breadcrumbs and allowed to sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb flavor.

Observe the calamari being breaded and fried, noting the delicious smell in the kitchen.

Wait for the aranitas to be sautéed for easier eating, while trying passion fruit chicha.

Receive the aranitas dish, noting its crispy texture and strong fish flavor.

Taste the aranitas with tartar sauce, enjoying the salty flavor and crispy texture.

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