Central American Staples
It is the staple of Central American cuisine. Enjoyed grilled, steamed, or simmered as coblets; and most commonly turned into masa, a dough for tortillas and tamales.
What is CORN
It's the main ingredient for platanos fritos.
What is PLANTAIN
Believed to have originated in Nicaragua, pastel de tres leches is a cake soaked in this many kinds of millk.
What is THREE
Como se dice "sopa"?
What is SOUP
It is the second most common starchy food in Central America. This grain was introduced by the Spanish and African slaves.
What is RICE
Tamales de elote is a favorite part of this meal that starts off the day throughout Central America
What is BREAKFAST
One of the most popular desserts in the Latin World, arroz con leche is like this kind of pudding.
What is RICE PUDDING
Como se dice "ensalada"?
What is SALAD
Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama prefer them black. Nicaragua and Honduras prefer them red. They can be stewed, refried, and are usually paired with rice.
What are BEANS
Carne asada is a great backyard barbecue food. It is Spanish for "grilled meat", specifically this kind.
What is BEEF/STEAK
Horchata is a milky, sweet beverage that features this feature that tastes like this toast crunch cereal.
What is CINNAMON
Como se dice "aguacate"?
What is AVOCADO
Fresh ones are stuffed with meat and cheese, chopped into salsas and sauteed. Dried ones are toasted, soaked, and pureed in sauces and stews. They are also ground into powder and sprinkled on dishes for spice.
What are (CHILE) PEPPERS
Homemade vinegars are popular throughout Central America. A favorite uses the trimmings of this prickly fruit.
What is PINEAPPLE
Pinolillo, also known as pinol, is a very popular beverage in Nicaragua made with cornmeal and this chocolate-type powder.
What is COCOA
Como se dice "camarones"?
What is SHRIMP
In pre-Columbian times, the turkey was the preferred fowl. These days this bird is used in tamales, enchiladas, and empanadas.
What is CHICKEN
Originating from EL Salvador, pupusas are similar to corn tortillas but are thicker and stuffed with beans, meat, or this grated ingredient.
What is CHEESE
Quesadilla Salvadorena is a Salvadoran sweet cheese this kind of cake.
What is POUND CAKE
Como se dice "chicharrones"?
What is PORK RINDS