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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.
Kak'ik is a soup made from a type of turkey called "chompipe" and is typical of Guatemalan cuisine. It is a food of pre-Hispanic origin. The name is of Mayan origin: it derives from the Q'eqchi' words kak (red) and ik (hot or very spicy). [1] In 2007, it was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation. [2]
Ancient Maya cuisine was varied and extensive. Many different types of resources were consumed, including maritime, flora, and faunal material, and food was obtained or produced through strategies such as hunting, foraging, and large-scale agricultural production.
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.
Guatemala has many tamale varieties, from the traditional corn-husked tamale called a chuchito, to a sweet version of tamale, which uses the same corn dough, but is seasoned with honey or sugar combined with chocolate, almonds, plums, seeds, and peppers. Tamales are sold in stores and private homes (especially on Saturdays).
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Fuentes, who was born and raised in Guatemala, moved to Atascadero 20 years ago. Over the years, she’s looked for a way to make her dream of serving authentic Guatemalan food in San Luis Obispo ...
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.