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Home » Recipes » Guatemalan Recipes

Guatemalan Recipes

A collection of easy and authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) from appetizers to desserts. Discover stories behind Guatemalan food culture and the flavours of traditional Spanish, Garifuna, Caribbean and indigenous Mayan dishes such as guacamole, kak-ik, tapado, pepián, jocon, sopa de albondigas (meatball soup), ceviche and more.

Traditional food in Guatemala is both delicious and healthy. It’s surprisingly diverse and reflects the influences of Mayan, Spanish, Arabic, Caribbean, African and Ladino cuisines.

Our collection of easy, authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) includes family favourites from Guatemala City, Antigua and Zacapa as well as regional dishes we’ve enjoyed on our travels.

These authentic recipes capture the best of seasonal cooking and the Guatemalan culture of sharing a home-cooked meal with family and friends.

Caribbean rice and red beans in a white bowl garnished with thyme, red pepper and lime wedge.

Easy Coconut Rice and Red Beans

Posted May 5, 2022//  by Michele Peterson 7 Comments

This easy coconut rice and red beans recipe is a delicious way to bring the flavours of the Caribbean into your home.

It features subtle, sweet coconut…

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Guatemalan pollo en crema y loroco or Guatemalan chicken in cream of loroco flower) in a white bowl.

Pollo en Crema y Loroco – Chicken with Loroco in Cream Sauce

Posted November 26, 2021//  by Michele Peterson 1 Comment

Rich, creamy and exceptionally delicious, this easy Guatemalan dish could become your NEW favourite way to enjoy chicken!

Pollo en crema y loroco (whic…

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Traditional Guatemalan chojin radish and chicharrones salad in a white bowl.

Chojín – Guatemalan Radish Salad with Chicharrón

Posted April 10, 2021, Updated April 28, 2021 //  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

Chojín is a traditional Guatemalan salad made with fresh radishes, mint and chicharrones (fried pork rinds). One of the most unique of the typical dis…

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Avocado sauce in a white bowl on a wooden board.

Creamy Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Posted March 23, 2021, Updated January 25, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 33 Comments

Looking for a Creamy Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing that’s healthy and delicious? Ready in 10 minutes, this easy recipe combines the best of guacam…

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Salpicón de Pollo served on a crispy tostada.

Salpicón de Pollo – Chicken Salad Tostadas (+ Video)

Posted March 4, 2021, Updated May 1, 2021 //  by Michele Peterson 9 Comments

Salpicón de Pollo is a refreshing shredded chicken, radish and mint salad that’s popular in Mexico, Guatemala and much of Latin America. En…

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Guatemalan hilachas in a yellow bowl with a wooden spoon.

Hilachas – Guatemalan Shredded Beef Stew

Posted February 13, 2021, Updated May 13, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan stew featuring shredded beef simmered in a lightly-spiced, tomato sauce with tender potatoes.

This delicious dish …

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Kak ik Guatemalan turkey soup in a pottery bowl on a board.

Kak’ik – Guatemalan Turkey Soup

Posted November 15, 2020//  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

This traditional Guatemalan kak’ik soup features dark turkey meat in a delicious, lightly-spiced red broth. One of the most famous Mayan dishes …

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Overhead shot of Guatemala National Dish Pepian de Pollo

Pepián de Pollo – Guatemalan Spiced Chicken Stew

Posted October 2, 2020, Updated November 9, 2021 //  by Michele Peterson 7 Comments

This velvety chicken stew is the ultimate Guatemalan comfort food! Often considered the national dish of Guatemala, pepián de pollo features tender ch…

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Guatemalan black beans and rice recipe

Black Beans and Rice – Guatemalan Arroz Negro

Posted May 4, 2020, Updated May 5, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 7 Comments

Black beans have a rich, satisfying flavour that makes them a great addition to many dishes. In this traditional recipe for Guatemalan black beans and…

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