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Guatemalan Cuisine – A Mix Of Mayan And Spanish Influences
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Guatemalan Cuisine – A Mix Of Mayan And
Spanish Influences
Cuisine Strong Mayan, Spanish and French influences
New Arrivals – Italian, Chinese, American
Cuisine is heavily influenced by domestic produce
An Overview
Abundance of cheap options for tourists including home run restaurants, shacks and local delies
High end restaurants present in certain touristy areas
Diverse, fascinating options for foreign travellers
Household Staples- Tortillas, fried eggs, beans, plantains and other locally available produce
Basic staples available in most local delis as well
Tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple, guava, mangoes, bananas and avocados are consumed too
Coffee is a part of the breakfast meal in every household and Guatemala is renowned for its production of high quality bean
Breakfast In Guatemala
Staples- Rice, beans, cheese and meat Meat- Pork, Chicken, and beef Roast chicken comes with the feet attached in many restaurants
around the country, so be prepared The diet is very similar to that of Mexico with the only difference
being that it is comparatively cheaper Nachos, tamale and enchiladas are available in every street
corner and offer a cheap and light meal
The Meals
Chicken Pepian- served with pumpkin sauce and sesame seeds Chiles Relenos – stuffed with cheese, rice, and meat of your choice Kak’ik- A turkey soup which is a popular Mayan delicacy made with herbs and
spices including achiote, peppers and coriander Fiambre - A popular cold salad dish made during the Day of the Dead, and it may
contain up to 50 ingredients Jacon- A green chicken stew
Popular Lunch Dishes
Hilachas- Shredded beef served with a red sauce Estofado- A meat- vegetable stew (beef, carrot and potato) Pollo en Crema- A creamy chicken stew Pollo Guisada- Spanish stew made with chicken
Tacos- These are very popular and made with fried tortillas and an assortment of meat and vegetables
Yucca Con Chicharron- Fried pork chucks and boiled cassava Shucos – A popular guatamelan version of the hotdog usually containing
guacamole Enchiladas – These are available widely. Basically, fried tortillas containing
a variety of meat, peppers, cheese, vegetables and other ingredients
Street Food In Guatemala
Some of these delicacies are reserved for special days such as Day of the Dead, All Saints Day and other annual festivals
Ayote en Dulce- This is a squash made with a sweet sauce, usually syrupy Fiambre maybe red or white depending on the ingredients and is usually
served on November 1 and 2 Salpicon- A chopped meat dish served with herbs, and a dash of lemon Chojin- Similar to Salpicon but is made with the skin of pork The Guatamelan ceviche contains snails, shrimp, clams and fish
(sometimes more ingredients too)
Other Delicacies
Despite having a primarily meat based diet, Guatemalan food includes plenty of vegetables and vegetarian dishes too. The food options vary throughout the country and heavy traditional influences of the Mayans can be seen widely.
Authentic street food is available throughout the country and push vendors sell everything from nachos to grilled corn.
The best way to describe Guatemalan food is as follows: Cheap, tasty and absolutely fantastic
Riding The Guatemalan Food Wave
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