A creamy avocado salad dressing inspired by the bounty of avocados in Guatemala.
Guatemalan Recipes
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 like chicken pepián and regional favourites like kak-ik, the famous turkey soup of Coban.
We’ve even got recipes for popular Guatemalan street food like ceviche.
Salpicón de Mariscos (Seafood Salad)
Salpicón de mariscos features seafood, bell peppers, cucumber and onion in the BEST lime dressing. Enjoy at a tapas party or light lunch!
Sopa de Albondigas (Healthy Meatball Soup)
This healthy meatball soup – sopa de albóndigas – is popular in Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador and with everyone who tastes it!
Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Spanish Salt Cod Stew)
A traditional salt cod dish enjoyed in Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and Spain during Semana Santa, Christmas and New Year’s
Easy Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew
This easy, one-pot Spanish chicken stew (pollo guisado) features tender chicken, chorizo and olives in a velvety, spiced tomato sauce.
Easy Coconut Rice and Red Beans
This Caribbean coconut rice and red beans recipe from Guatemala and Honduras features white rice, onion, red pepper, coconut milk and dried kidney beans.
Pollo en Crema y Loroco – Chicken with Loroco in Cream Sauce
Pollo en crema y loroco features tender chicken nestled in a decadent cream sauce packed with loroco, an edible flower popular in both Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Chojín – Guatemalan Radish Salad with Chicharrón
This refreshing Guatemalan salad is made of fresh radishes, mint and smoky, salty chicharrones.
Salpicón de Pollo – Chicken Salad Tostadas (+ Video)
Salpicón de Pollo is a refreshing shredded chicken, radish and mint salad that’s a delicious party appetizer or game day food when topped on a crispy tostada or tucked inside a soft taco.
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