Tamal Panameño

Tamal Panameño is a traditional dish originating from Panama. These Panamanian tamales have many variations, but they’re often prepared with corn dough that’s mixed with raisins and some broth. Once shaped, the tamales are stuffed with meat such as pork or chicken.

They’re wrapped in fresh banana leaves and steamed to perfection. The filling often contains many ingredients such as onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, capers, and various spices, in addition to meat and raisins.