Ingredients: Chicken or pork, roasted tomatoes, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, guajillo chilies, and spices.
Description: Often dubbed Guatemala’s national dish, Pepián is a rich, hearty stew with a deep, roasted flavor profile. Its signature taste is derived from a blend of roasted seeds and spices, making every bite a homage to its Mayan origins.
Jocon:
Ingredients: Chicken, tomatillos, green bell pepper, cilantro, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
Description: Jocon is a green stew with a velvety texture and fresh, herbaceous flavor. The vibrant color is achieved by blending green ingredients, resulting in a dish that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
Tamales Colorados:
Ingredients: Corn masa, achiote, chicken or pork, bell peppers, olives, capers, prunes, and spices.
Description: Distinct from its Mexican counterpart, Guatemalan tamales are larger and have a unique flavor owing to the achiote. Wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, they’re a festive favorite, especially during Christmas.
Rellenitos:
Ingredients: Ripe plantains, black beans, sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate.
Description: A delightful dessert, Rellenitos are sweetened plantain dough pockets filled with a delectable black bean paste. The combination of sweet plantains with the cocoa-infused bean mixture is irresistibly delicious.
Fiambre:
Ingredients: Cold cuts, sausages, chicken, pickled beetroot, cauliflower, baby corn, onion, cheese, capers, and olives.
Description: Fiambre, traditionally served on All Saints’ Day, is a vibrant, multi-ingredient salad. Combining a myriad of ingredients, each representing family traditions, this dish symbolizes unity in diversity.
