Coconut rice, fried sweet plantain, and a fillet of mahi-mahi. Some flavors feel right at home in Panama, and at Snack Shack, we bring them together in our Panameño Bowl.
With black beans, a fresh tomato, onion, and cucumber salad, and a yellow curry sauce, it’s our take on a lunch inspired by the flavors we love. The rice is fragrant, the plantain brings sweetness, and the cucumber adds a cool crunch between bites.
Coconut Rice and Black Beans at the Base
The first spoonful tells you a lot about this bowl. Coconut gives the rice a gentle sweetness, while black beans bring an earthy flavor that balances it. Add a little of the yellow curry sauce, and the rice picks up its warm, spiced notes.
It’s the part of the bowl you’ll keep coming back to as you move between the fish, the salad, and the plantain.
Mahi-Mahi, Sweet Plantain, and a Little Crunch
The mahi-mahi sits at the center of the bowl. Try a piece with the tomato, onion, and cucumber salad for a fresh contrast, then pair it with a slice of fried sweet plantain for a sweeter bite.
The yellow curry sauce gives the bowl its own character. A little with the fish brings out the spice, and a spoonful with the rice and plantain lets you taste how well those sweeter flavors work together.
What to Drink with Your Panameño Bowl
If you’re in the mood for something fruity, try C Me Glow, our cold-pressed juice with passion fruit, pineapple, and cantaloupe. The tartness of the passion fruit is a refreshing match for the coconut rice and fried plantain.
For something with bubbles, go for the Berry Spritz, a mocktail with berries, passion fruit, agave, and soda water.
Make It a Lunch Stop in Casco Viejo
After a walk through Casco Viejo, pull up a chair at Snack Shack and order the Panameño Bowl. It’s a chance to try familiar Panamanian flavors together and see what a spoonful of yellow curry adds to the mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in Snack Shack’s Panameño Bowl?
It comes with a mahi-mahi fillet, coconut rice, black beans, fried sweet plantain, a tomato, onion, and cucumber salad, and yellow curry sauce.
What gives the Panameño Bowl its Panamanian flavor?
The combination of fish, coconut rice, black beans, and fried sweet plantain gives the dish its local inspiration. The yellow curry sauce adds Snack Shack’s own touch.
What’s a good alcohol-free pairing for the bowl?
Try the C Me Glow cold-pressed juice for a bright fruit pairing or the Berry Spritz if you’re in the mood for something bubbly.
Where can I try the Panameño Bowl?
Visit Snack Shack at the corner of Avenida A and Calle 5a Oeste in Casco Viejo, Panama City.
