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tortilla (panameña)

Also spelled: tortilla de maíz · changa · tortilla asada

Definition

A thick disc of ground corn, fried or grilled — very different from the Mexican tortilla: thick, dense, and eaten as a breakfast base, sometimes topped with cheese.

Example

Grilled tortilla with white cheese and coffee.Tortilla asada con queso blanco y café.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Tradición indígena y campesina del maíz.

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