The staples in Nicaraguan cuisine are eggs and meat, especially chicken, pork, fish and beef. Other popular foods are beans, rice, salads, omelettes, and seasonal fruits. The most popular dishes are the galo pinto, the nacatamal and the tajaditas.
The Nicaraguan kitchen is synonymous with corn. A large number of dishes have a corn base prepared in a variety of ways. For this reason, Nicaraguans are known around the world as "pinoleros". Other noteworthy favorites are pork meatball soup, and tortillas. Beverages include fruit juices, beer, rum, and liqueurs.
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