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Carne Asada – A typical Honduran food

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What is it: Grilled beef after marinating with lemon, vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and cumin
seed.

What does it taste like: Always served hot, the charred flavor is complemented by the tanginess
of lemon. Frequently enjoyed by local people, it is mostly served with toasted tortillas.

2. Baleadas – A traditional food

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What is it: Traditional flour tortilla with a sumptuous filling of cheese, avocados, beans, and
sometimes with scrambled eggs and ground beef.

What does it taste like: With an abundance of cream and cheese, what can go wrong? Nothing!
This is an ideal item to be used for breakfast or as a main dish. Variations like baleada mixta,
baleada sencillas are worth a try too.

3. Enchilada – Another tortilla preparation

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What is it: Fried corn tortilla with a topping of cooked ground beef, onions, bell pepper, and
garlic with some boiled eggs.

What does it taste like: Tempting enough to make you go crazy at the first sight, the mixed
flavors of eggs and chicken along with Worcestershire and tomato sauce offer a divine pleasure
to your taste buds.

4. Pastelitos De Carne – A popular meat pie

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What is it: Ground beef cooked with wine, tomato, onion, sugar, and raisin, before being stuffed
into the pastry.

What does it taste like: The golden brown preparation is soft yet crunchy with a delicate taste
of the filling. A very common snack item that tastes best if served with tomato sauce and
shredded cabbages.

5. Honduran Taco – A delicious delight

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What is it: Taco with a stuffing of cooked meat along with cabbages, using tortillas as the base.

What does it taste like: Most yummy item you can ever taste! With ample of cheese and salsa
sprinkled on the tacos, it is just as delicious as you can imagine.

6. Horchata – A famous Honduran drink

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What is it: A simple blend of rice, water, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and milk added afterward.

What does it taste like: Although it has multiple namesakes, the Honduran horchata has a
distinct flavor. In the southern province of Honduras, this drink is made using jicaro seed instead
of rice. For a rich taste, cashew nuts, cocoa peanuts, and almonds are used.

7. Machuca – A traditional Garifuna dish

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What is it: Mashed boiled plantains are cooked with a jalapeño and garlic paste.

What does it taste like: With a generous amount of salt sprinkled while serving, this is a
Honduran dish you must have a taste of at least once.

8. Pupusa – A staple food

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What is it: A thick tortilla that is made of grilled pork, beans, and cheese.

What does it taste like: Although it is much similar to the traditional tortilla, there are lots of
variations regarding the filling. The crispy, soft and smooth texture of pupusas will make your
experience a fabulous one. Try out pupusas de queso, pupusas de frijoles refritos that are
prepared with quesillo and beans respectively along with cheese and mozzarella.

9. Sopa De Frijoles or Black Bean Soup – A Honduran

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What is it: A healthy and sumptuous soup of black bean along with coriander, paprika, and
tomatoes.

What does it taste like: You will be running out of adjectives to describe this soup once you
have the sip. You can try this soup with some corn tortilla strips, bell peppers and some dollops
of sour cream.

10. Sopa De Caracol – A seafood soup

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What is it: An exotic soup preparation with vegetables, corn and some sea foods like lobster.

What does it taste like: Hotter the better! You can count on this superb soup whenever you are
dubious about which dish is to try out in Honduras.

11. Fried Yojoa Fish – A spicy fish preparation

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What is it: A deep fried fish, marinated with spices and served with pickled onions and lemon
slices.

What does it taste like: It’s crunchy, tangy and out of the world. An original dish of the Yojoa
province, the savory taste will enthrall your taste buds just like the way you want.

12. Tamale or Nacatamale – A banana wrap surprise

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What is it: A steamed corncrake with a filling of onion, potatoes, rice, and tomatoes.

What does it taste like: Once you open the banana wrap, it’s just a surprise that is waiting for
you. Presently there are lots of improvisation regarding the fillings and wrapping, and you can
check out them all in any authentic Honduran restaurants.

13. Ceviche De Corvina – Mouthwatering fish preparation

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What is it: White fish fillet refrigerated overnight along with an assortment of orange juice, red
bell paper, coconut milk and red onion.

What does it taste like: You are just one bite away from falling in love with this exquisite item.
It is just not a dish, it’s an experience to enjoy the flavorsome fish preparation.

14. Anafres – An appetizer

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What is it: A fried beans dish commonly using the clay pot known as “Anafre”.

What does it taste like: This is a treat to have especially with some tortilla chips and cheese. If
you use jalapeño and chorizo, then it’s a divine taste waiting for you.

15. Arroz Con Leche – A rice pudding

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What is it: Justifying the name, this pudding is served with cinnamon and fresh berries on the
top.

What does it taste like: Can be consumed in both hot and cold form, people with an inclination
towards sugariness can accentuate the sweetness of this pudding by adding condensed milk or
sugar.

16. Tres Leches Cake – Their favorite cake

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What is it: A regular cake using egg, milk and other essential items and garnished with a cherry
on the top.

What does it taste like: Sweet and delightful in every bite, the sweetness of this cake can further
be heightened if a coconut is used during the preparation.

17. Arroz Con Pollo – A rice preparation

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What is it: Cooked chicken along with rice, tomatoes, and other spices.

What does it taste like: The colorful dish is a perfect amalgamation of delicious ingredients you
can ever think of. For a supreme taste, some avocado slices, fresh salads, and fried banana
alongside are fine choices.

18. Licuados – Traditional Honduran dessert

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What is it: A perfect mingling of various kinds of frozen fruits along with sweetening agents
like honey and milk.

What does it taste like: Easy to get in every restaurant and easy to make as well, this drink is a
common item to observe in every traditional occasion.

19. Honduran Chicken Skewer – A finger licking chicken

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What is it: Broiled boneless chicken usually served with sauces.

What does it taste like: The crispy flavor of the chicken is perfectly accompanied with cilantro
leaves and garlic. If you are a barbecue lover, then this dish is the one you should be looking for.

20. Plato Tipico – An authentic Honduran dish

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What is it: A combined meal as grilled pork and beef are served with cooked rice, fried
plantains and stewed beans with traditional chismol.

What does it taste like: A wholesome platter to fill your heart with pleasure as the vegetables
and meat balance each other’s taste. This is a very common dish, often served on national
holidays.

21. Tapado De Pescado – A fish soup

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What is it: A soup using white fish steak along with coconut milk, cilantro, yucca, green
plantain and sweet potatoes.

What does it taste like: It is one of their favorite seafood recipes featuring lots of vegetables
and fish in perfect synchronization. Also, this nutritious soup tastes better if consumed with
sauces.

22. Ensalada De Palmito – Heart of Palm Salad

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What is it: A salad made of ingredients like hearts of palm, avocado, garlic, tomato and red
onion.

What does it taste like: The scrumptious salad is as fresh as it can be. Either dinner or lunch,
this salad is a must if you have the desire of knowing the cuisine.

Honduran cuisine definitely stands out from others in term of the tantalizing dishes. Spicy,
savory and definitely zesty, all you can do is to let your mouth have a good time by engrossing
into the exotic preparations.