Panamanian Christmas food: tamales, arroz con guandú, turkey, ham and ron ponche
In short: Panamanian Christmas food centers on tamales, rice with pigeon peas (arroz con guandú), a roast meat (turkey, ham or pork leg) and ron ponche for the toast. The Christmas Eve dinner is often served close to midnight, and tamales are eaten all through December. Recipes change from one family to the next, and the sources checked agree on the basics: corn dough wrapped in leaves, tender pigeon peas with rice, and a milk and rum drink. Contents of this guide What is eaten on Christmas Eve and Day Tamales Rice with pigeon peas Turkey, ham and pork leg…












