Caballo Bayo

Caballo Bayo is a typical and scenographic buffet that showcases a variety of different traditional Nicaraguan gastronomic preparations kept in clay bowls and pots. These pots, known as inditos, keep food warm for longer periods of time and are decorated to depict the faces of indigenous people.

Caballo Bayo is more than just a dish; it's a collection of traditional Nicaraguan dishes prepared and served in indigenous-era clay pots known as inditos.

The inditos, which are served buffet-style, allow the food to stay warm for longer and are decorated to depict indigenous people's faces.

Caballo Bayo has no written rules and can be tailored to one's preferences and budget. Some of the most common dishes are mashed red beans, shredded or fried beef, pork, and chicken, moronga (blood sausage), chicharrón (fried pork belly or pork rinds), fried sweet plantain, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded or crumbled cheese and sour cream, and a typical sweet or dessert to finish the meal.

Caballo Bayo is mostly prepared for special occasions and holidays, and the dishes are typically served in clay or wooden dishes covered with a plantain leaf.