Panada facts for kids

Panada or panado is a type of soup made from bread. It is found in some countries in Western Europe and Southern Europe. To make it, stale bread (bread that is a few days old) is boiled until it becomes very soft, almost like a thick paste. This can be done using water or other liquids.

Panada in Different Countries

British Panada

In British cuisine, panada can be made sweeter. People might add sugar, small dried grapes called Zante currants, or a spice called nutmeg.

A famous writer named Percy Bysshe Shelley really liked panada. He was a vegetarian, meaning he did not eat meat. Panada was also seen as a light meal. It was often given to people who were sick or to women who had just given birth and needed to recover.

French Panada

In French cuisine, panada is often made richer. Chefs might add butter, milk, cream, or the yellow part of an egg (egg yolk) to it.

Italian Panada

In northeastern Italy, panada was a very cheap meal. It was often eaten by people in the countryside who did not have much money. To make it more filling, people might add eggs, beef broth (a savory liquid), and grated cheese. It was also a common meal for older people or those who were not feeling well.

Spanish Panada

In Spanish cuisine, panada is made by boiling bread in water or milk. Then, different flavors are added to make it taste good.

See also

In Spanish: Panada para niños