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almojábano

Also spelled: almojábana

Definition

A long fritter of corn dough with cheese, folded into an S shape. A classic part of Panamanian breakfast alongside hojaldre and corn tortilla.

Example

Two almojábanos and a coffee with milk, please.Dos almojábanos y un café con leche, por favor.

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Where it is used
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Currency
in use today
Origin
Del árabe hispánico "almuǧábbana", torta de queso.

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