Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
Chicken soup (sancocho) â this is a hearty chicken and vegetable soup and is one of the most typical dishes in Panama. Itâs said to be a great hangover cure! Savory pastries (empanadas) â Deep fried, savory corn or flour pastries, with meat and a boiled egg stuffed inside.
P anama has its own unique and rich cuisine. As a land bridge between two continents Panama is blessed by nature with an unusual variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that are used in native cooking.lso, as a crossroads of the world, Panama's cuisine is influenced by its diverse population of Hispanic, native Indian, European, African and even Chinese migrations. The following are descriptions of some of Panama's most popular native dishes.