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Guatemalan cuisine is heavily influenced by Mayan cuisine, with some Spanish influences as well. Many dishes are hyper-regional and are not available outside specific towns. [2] Maize is an important staple food in Guatemalan cuisine, and has been cultivated in the region since ancient times. Hot chocolate also has a long history in Guatemala.
Rellenitos de plátano is a dish of sweet mashed plantains stuffed with a mixture of refried beans, chocolate, and cinnamon. The assembled egg-shaped balls are deep-fried, and then served with either powdered sugar or honey on top. It is a common and very popular dessert in the cuisine of Guatemala. [1] [2]
Hilachas is a dish originating in Guatemalan cuisine that is similar to ropa vieja. [1] It generally consists of boiled, shredded beef served with tomato sauce and tomatillo, potatoes, carrots and Guajillo chiles. [2] The name translates to "rags" and is very common throughout Central America. [3]
Chaja: a cake layer with peaches, dulce de leche, peaches and merengue. Miloja: a dessert of stacked puff pastries with dulce de leche between each layer and topped with meringue and a cherry.
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The meat-based stew, thickened with gourd seeds, [2] can be made with beef or chicken (beef is more common in urban centers) [3] it includes in traditional recipes tomatillo, tomato and hot chili. Guatemalan restaurants in the United States usually consider the dish to be of Maya origin. [4] It is a popular street food in Guatemalan cities. [5]
Ceviche is a popular seafood dish along the coasts of Latin America that Alex Porras, owner of POME, makes and sells at the Cabrini Farmers Market, 2211 Texas Avenue, every Saturday.
Garnaches (alternatively garnachas) are a traditional dish composed of fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded cabbage, cheese, and other garnishes. [1] Garnaches are especially popular in Oaxaca , Mexico and its original location Guatemala, where they are available in most restaurants as an appetizer and are traditionally made ...