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Sofrito and sazón — the Central American base.

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Who Panamá cooks like

Did you know? Panamá and Colombia both lean on Sazón, Adobo, Cumin, Cilantro, Achiote, Garlic, Oregano — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

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Sancocho Panameño

SoupChicken1hServes 6

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • yuca
  • ñame
  • culantro
  • Sazón
  • Cumin
  • Cilantro
  • Achiote

Method

  1. Simmer chicken with root vegetables, sazón, culantro 50m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz
Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz$4.76
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Cilantro Spice, 0.25 oz
Badia Cilantro Spice, 0.25 oz$1.08
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz$2.41

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Ropa Vieja

MainBeef2hServes 6

Ingredients

  • Flank steak
  • pepper
  • tomato
  • onion
  • Sazón
  • Cumin
  • Garlic
  • Achiote

Method

  1. Shred braised beef
  2. stew with sofrito and sazón 30m.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz
Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz$4.76
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz$2.41

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Arroz con Guandu

SideRice40mServes 6

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • pigeon peas
  • coconut
  • Sazón
  • Achiote
  • Cumin

Method

  1. Cook rice with pigeon peas, coconut, sazón.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz
Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto, 6.75 oz$4.76
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz
Badia Annatto Ground Spice, 2.75 oz$2.41
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41

Cook it with Chef Badia — full measurements & more Panamá dishes →

Panamá — good to know

What spices are used in Panamá cooking?

Panamá cooking leans on Sazón, Adobo, Cumin, Cilantro, Achiote, Garlic, Oregano.

What’s an easy Panamá recipe to make at home?

Try Sancocho Panameño — it calls for Sazón, Cumin, Cilantro, Achiote. Simmer chicken with root vegetables, sazón, culantro 50m.

What should I cook for a Panamá watch party?

Make Sancocho Panameño and Ropa Vieja — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.