Guatemala
Pepián, tamales and Mayan corn traditions.
Iconic recipes
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Main🇬🇹 Guatemala
Pepián
Toasted-spice chicken stew, the national dish.
1h 30m 6Medium
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Main🇬🇹 Guatemala
Pepián de Pollo
Mayan thick stew of chicken in toasted-seed and chili sauce.
2h 6Medium
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Main🇬🇹 Guatemala
Kak'ik (Turkey Soup)
Q'eqchi' Maya red turkey soup with achiote, chilies and herbs.
3h 8Medium
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Main🇬🇹 Guatemala
Tamales Colorados
Banana-leaf tamales with corn masa and red chili-tomato recado, filled with chicken or pork.
4h 10Hard
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Main🇬🇹 Guatemala
Pepián
Guatemala's national stew — chicken in toasted pumpkin-seed and tomato sauce.
1h 30m 4Hard
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Dessert🇬🇹 Guatemala
Rellenitos de Plátano
Guatemalan ripe plantain dumplings stuffed with sweet black beans, fried and sugared.
1h 6Medium