As a dish of beef and vegetables with broth, olla de carne is likely based on a similar meal from Spain, called olla podrida.
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Olla de Carne
Atol de Elote
(Central American corn beverage)
Atoles are very popular beverages in Central America with roots in Mayan cuisine. Atol de elote is based on fresh corn (elote) and has a wonderfully fresh flavor.
Porotos Granados
(Chilean pumpkin and cranberry bean stew)
The origins of Chile’s porotos granados reach back into pre-Hispanic times. The basic ingredients — pumpkin, beans, corn and tomatoes — are all indigenous to the New World.
Popcorn Balls
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)
Generations of Americans have fond memories of Grandma’s old-fashioned popcorn balls — little spheres of sweet perfection, made by hand and loaded with love.
Pastel de Choclo
(Chilean ground beef casserole with corn batter topping)
Pastel de choclo is popular in one form or another throughout South America. It is especially popular in Chile, where it is often made with both beef and chicken.
15 Staples of the Central American Kitchen
Get a comprehensive list of the basic foods and ingredients you’ll need to prepare authentic Central American recipes and dishes.