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.
Our first experiences with Panamanian sancocho. I first tried sancocho at a little restaurant we found while we were wandering through Casco Viejo, Panamaâs old town. I kind of felt like I had to, since itâs Panamaâs national dish. Add the rest of the culantro/cilantro, onion and water. 2  Make sure water covers the chicken. 3  Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for 20 minutes. 4  Meanwhile, peel the root vegetables and cut into bite-size pieces. 5  After chicken has simmered for 20 minutes, add the root vegetables.