Get to know catrachas, the hidden gems of Honduran gastronomy

The gastronomy of Honduras is full of culinary gems that closely resemble Mexican food due to their shared ingredients, but with an irresistible twist that makes it unique, just like the famous catrachitas. We invite you to discover the secret of traditional Honduran dishes like catrachas!What are catrachitas?Catracho, catracha, or catrachitas are very popular Honduran snacks that fascinate both locals and foreigners. This delight of Honduran gastronomy is ideal for eating at any time of the day and is characterized by being easy to prepare and made in large quantities.Although their origin is unknown, the demonym for Hondurans is “catracho” and since it is they who prepare them, they decided to name them that way.How are catrachas prepared?Preparing catrachitas is very simple, as this Honduran snack is made with fried corn tortillas, a blended bean sauce, and grated cheese to taste. The tortillas can be whole or cut into triangles, like Mexican totopos, depending on whether they are to be used for a gathering or simply for an individual snack.In some areas of Honduras, catrachas are topped with sauce, pickled chilies, chicharrón, or any additional ingredient to give it an extra flavor.Does this gem of Honduran gastronomy make your mouth water?