MAIN INGREDIENTS
Vaho or baho is one of the most popular Nicaraguan dishes and a great hangover cure. It is made by wrapping a combination of beef, yuca, and plantains in banana leaves, then steaming the concoction. The word vaho means steam or mist, referring to the method of preparation.
Onions and peppers are sometimes added to vaho in order to enhance the flavor and texture. This dish is traditionally prepared on weekends and consumed on Sunday afternoon, when it's typically accompanied by curtido (cabbage relish).
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Carne desmenuzada is a traditional meat dish originating from Nicaragua. The dish is usually made with a combination of meat (usually beef), onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oil, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. The beef is cooked with onions and garlic until fully tender, and it's then shredded and fried with the oil, onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
A bit of leftover broth from the cooked meat is also added to the pan. Once done, carne desmenuzada is typically served with fried plantains on the side.
Berenjenas rellenas or stuffed eggplants is a traditional savory specialty originating from Spain. There are many versions of this dish regarding its preparation and the ingredients used for the filling. The eggplants are typically cut along the middle and baked until tender before they have their pulp removed, although they’re occasionally left raw and cooked with the filling.
A variety of vegetables, vegetables and rice, or a combination of ground meat (usually pork and beef) and vegetables are most commonly used for stuffing the hollowed eggplants. Typical vegetables contained in the filling include tomatoes, zucchinis, onions, peppers, chili peppers, and mashed potatoes, while the mixture is usually flavored with garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, rosemary, or parsley.
TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.