Plato típico
Honduran food isn't usually spicy or hot, but the people use a lot of spices and fresh herbs like oregano, coriander, cumin, and lime juice because they want their food to be flavorful. That is also true of Plato típico (typical dish), a national dish that consists of a variety of foods cooked separately but combined to form a complete meal.
Marinated and grilled beef, pork sausages and cracklings, fried plantain (a starchy, banana-like vegetable), stewed or refried beans, and rice are all included in the dish. Sour cream, fresh white cheese, avocado slices, marinated cabbage, lime juice, and a large number of small tortillas are traditionally served with the dish.
Chimol, a tomato-based salsa with corn, finely chopped green onions, and jalapeos, can also be served on the plate.
- 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.
