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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.
Tamale. A tamale, in Spanish tamal, is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves. [1] The wrapping can either be discarded prior to eating or used as a plate.
t. e. The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.
Pepián is a thick meat stew from Guatemala. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable dishes of Guatemalan cuisine having as its origin the influences from Guatemala's colonial past and the indigenous cuisine. [1] The meat-based stew, thickened with gourd seeds, [2] can be made with beef or chicken (beef is more common in urban centers) [3 ...
Garnacha (food) Garnachas topped with tomato sauce, fresh cheese and curtido. 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 ...
The resplendent quetzal ( Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part of the family Trogonidae and have two recognized subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. Like other quetzals, the resplendent is mostly ...
Fuentes cooks the majority of food at the restaurant and Zenteno grills the meat for a lot of the Mexican dishes offered on the menu. Fuentes and Zenteno run the entire operation with Fuentes ...
Fiambre. Type. Salad. Place of origin. Guatemala. Media: Fiambre. Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan salad that is prepared and eaten yearly to celebrate the Day of the Dead ( Spanish: Día de los Muertos) and the All Saints Day ( Spanish: Día de Todos los Santos ). It is served chilled and may be made with dozens of ingredients.