Honduras

Rompope is a dairy-based alcoholic drink similar to eggnog made using milk, sugar, spices, egg yolks, vanilla and rum. The milk and sugar are heated up to infuse with the spices. The egg yolks are beaten first, before adding into the milk mixture and the alcohol is added last. Rompope is most often associated with …

Sopa de caracol, also known as conch soup, is a popular Honduran dish prepared using conch meat (sea snails), conch’s broth and coconut milk. Spices, such as chili peppers, ginger, garlic, cilantro and cumin are also added. Other ingredients include green bananas, diced tomatoes, carrots, yuca (cassava) and onions to provide the dish with additional …

Sopa de frijoles, also known as black bean soup, is a traditional Honduran stew typically prepared using black beans. Other ingredients added to the dish include chicharron (pork rind), small pork ribs and boneless oxtail. Some also add fruit or vegetables as garnishes to the dish. Sometimes ingredients like guineitos (green bananas or plantains), cassava …

In the heart of Central America stands Honduras, a country that combines the beauties of the tropics with the magic and charm of its cities. Honduran culture exists in harmony with an extensive pre-Hispanic legacy and ancient traditions, as well as with the fruits of modernity.  Despite its violent reputation, Honduras is home to lush …

Pupusas are a corn tortilla made with cornmeal or rice flour and filled with a wide range of ingredients, including pork, shrimp, fish, pumpkin, squash, beans and spinach. They are widely consumed in Central America, especially in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. In this recipe we prepare the traditional pupusa made with loroco, an edible …

Baleada is a thick and fluffy flour tortilla that is often stuffed with refried red beans, crumbled cheese and Honduran cream called mantequilla rala. It is a popular street food dish in Honduras and other Latin American countries. Origin and History of Baleada There are a lot of stories and myths about how Baleadas came …