ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Picada

Picada is a yummy food that people in some countries like to eat with their meals. It is made from some ingredients that are chopped very, very tiny and mixed together. Imagine cutting lots of different foods into very small pieces, like when you play with your toy food in your kitchen, but much smaller. Then, you put these tiny pieces in a bowl and mix them all up, like a big party where everybody is happy and friends with everybody else.

Picada can have lots of different things inside, like nuts, garlic, herbs, bread, cheese, and sometimes even chocolate. These tiny pieces of ingredients make it look and taste different from other foods.

When you eat picada, it adds a special flavor and texture to your meal. It is perfect for when you need to add some excitement to your food. Just like how you might add sprinkles to your ice cream or toppings to your pizza, you can add a sprinkle of picada to your food to make it tastier and more fun.