An authentic recipe for Guatemalan curtido,
a tangy cabbage slaw of carrots, onions, peppers and herbs, perfect for pupusas and garnachas.
Easy 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 food like kak-ik, the famous turkey soup of Coban.
We’ve even got recipes for popular Guatemalan street food like ceviche and garnachas!
Bocado de Reina (Guatemalan Bread Pudding)
Bocado de Reina is an easy, traditional Guatemalan dessert made of leftover bread, milk, eggs and cinnamon topped with fruit or sugar.
Guatemalan Garnachas
Guatemalan garnachas are crispy corn tortillas topped with shredded beef, tomato salsa, marinated cabbage, and crumbled dry cheese.
Traditional Guatemalan Horchata
This authentic Guatemalan horchata rice drink features white rice, cinnamon, sesame and pumpkin seeds. It’s sweet, creamy and refreshing!
Best Picosita Recipe – Spicy Guatemalan Beer Cocktail
Spice up your life with this refreshing Picosita beer cocktail recipe. This popular Guatemalan drink is spicy Michelada meets fresh ceviche!
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Ensalada Rusa Guatemalteca (Russian Salad)
Popular throughout Latin America, Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) is a traditional potato salad made with carrots, peas and green beans in a creamy herb dressing.
Spiked Eggnog Cocktail with Gingerbread
Experience some holiday magic with our Gingerbread Spiked Eggnog Cocktail! Blending creamy eggnog (rompope) with aromatic spiced rum and rich brandy, it’s the perfect festive indulgence.
Tortitas de Ejotes (Guatemalan Green Bean Fritters)
An easy recipe for tortitas de ejotes, delicious Guatemalan green bean fritters.
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Caribbean 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.