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HONDURAS





Map of Honduras
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LOCATION:
Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua and bordering the Gulf of Fonseca (North Pacific Ocean), between El Salvador and Nicaragua

CAPITAL CITY:
Tegucigalpa

POPULATION:
7,792,854 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Spanish, Amerindian dialects

WEBSITE:
www.letsgohonduras.com

Recipes From Honduras



Honduran cuisine combines influences from Spain and Mexico, as well as from the indigenous people. Corn has been a staple in Honduras since before Spanish colonization. Other staples include beans, chile peppers, tomatoes, and squash. As a tropical country, coconut milk, plantains, bananas, and cassava are widely used in many traditional recipes. Fish from the Caribbean Sea also constitutes a major source of food.
Central American Fresh Corn Cakes

Central American Fresh Corn Cakes

Corn cakes are a traditional favorite in Honduras and several other Central American countries. This recipe uses fresh corn, which makes the corn cakes particularly nutritious. You can vary this recipe with the addition of shredded cheese and chopped chile peppers. For a sweet version, add raisins and cinnamon, and substitute milk for the warm water. To make them even sweeter, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Find this recipie on Page 48 of Kitchens of the World
Conch Soup

Conch Soup

Conch, caught in the Caribbean Sea, is a favorite food in Honduras, and it is used in soups, stews, and salads. This recipe for conch soup is delicious.
Find this recipie on Page 49 of Kitchens of the World