Nicaraguan cuisine is based on rice, beans, meat, and tortillas. Nicaragua is not for the heart-healthy or carb-wary, as everything is cooked in oil and fried into oblivion. Though this may seem scary at first, it is undeniably delicious. These starch-heavy loads are balanced with an abundance of tropical fruit and ensaladas of cabbage, tomatos, and beets. Even fruit can be fried, and plantains are no exception—they are often served greasy and sweet as maduros or crispy and brittle as tostones . For the thirsty, national beers can be found everywhere, and it wouldn’t be surprising if they came dripping out of your faucet. Flor de Cana , the favorite local rum, is produced from evaporated sugarcane and will add an extra punch to any drink.
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