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Vaho or baho (both [ˈbao] ) is a mix of meat, green plantains and yuca cooked in and served on banana leaves. [1] [2] It is a traditional Nicaraguan dish originated from the mix of cultures between the indigenous, mestizos and Afro-Nicaraguans of the country. [3] [2]
In Nicaraguan Spanish and some other dialects, the name is pronounced with /x/ between vowels as [ˈbaxo] . There is some controversy as to whether the correct spelling is vaho, baho, vajo or bajo.
Vaho is served with ensalada de repollo , a cabbage and tomato salad made with vinegar and lemon/lime juice. The salad tops the meat, yuca and plantains. The meat used to make this dish is typically beef brisket.
The dish requires long cooking. [4] For some families, it is a traditional Sunday dish. [4] [3] It is also served in many restaurants.
