Top 5: Traditional Nicaraguan Dishes

Keep an eye out for these great Nicaraguan delicacies if you want to get an idea of the country’s traditional cuisine.

Nacatamales

This weekend breakfast dish is in fact a Nicaraguan spin on the “tamales” found in numerous Latin American countries. You’ll see the pork and corn bundles served at breakfast with coffee.

Quesillo

These rich snacks consist of a tortilla wrapped around cheese, cream and chopped pickled onion. They are by no means healthy, but they’re enjoyable to eat.

Indio Viejo

Experts say this thick soup has its roots in pre-Columbian history. It is made from maize dough, shredded beef and onion with bitter orange and spearmint.

Rondón

This seafood stew is made with root vegetables, carrots, peppers and coconut milk, and is the traditional dish of the Atlantic region. It can also be made with turtle meat, pork or beef, but most people prefer the seafood version.

Baho

Beef, plantains, yuca, peppers and other vegetables are slow-cooked in a huge pot covered with banana leaves for four to eight hours before serving. It is known to be a great hangover cure for when you’ve overindulged on Flor de Caña rum the night before.