Simple yet delicious, these Tamales de Chipilin are a traditional Guatemalan food you must try! A variation of the larger Guatemalan tamales, these smaller tamalitos de chipilin are made from corn dough called masa, and chipilin (chepil) leaves. And although there is no meat in them, chipilin leaves deliver an earthy and unique flavor to … Read more
Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan dish similar to the Mexican Ropa Vieja recipe. It is a flavorful and easy-to-make shredded beef stew simmered in a velvety tomato-based recado sauce. Like most beef stews, this traditional Guatemalan food takes time to cook but preparing it is very simple when you use an Instapot or slow cooker. … Read more
Guatemalan molletes are sweet bread rolls stuffed with creamy manjar, fried like French toast, and soaked in a spiced panela syrup. A traditional dessert for el Día de Todos los Santos (Day of the Dead), Lent, and Christmas that’s much easier to make than it looks. Here’s my easy step-by-step recipe for this holiday classic.
Jocotes en miel are small tart hog plums simmered whole in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon and cloves until they turn soft and candied. Five ingredients and a slow afternoon on the stove. In Guatemala, they go on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Ayote en miel is Guatemalan squash simmered in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until the flesh turns candied and translucent. Four ingredients, one pot, and about an hour. It’s what goes on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre.
When it comes to traditional Guatemalan tamales, Paches are one of the most popular tamales in Guatemala. Made from mashed potatoes mixed with bread and sometimes corn flour and a savory tomato-based recado sauce, these potato tamales are wrapped in banana leaves. This post shows an easy recipe for making Guatemalan paches de la capital … Read more
Guatemalan desserts are traditional sweets made with plantains, panela, corn and fruit simmered in spiced syrup, and most of them belong to a specific holiday rather than a dessert menu. This guide covers the ones worth making, from rellenitos de plátano and torrejas to molletes, with a recipe for each and notes on which ones travel best.
These easy traditional Guatemalan recipes are everything you need to celebrate 15 de septiembre, Guatemala’s Independence Day, or Hispanic Heritage Month. From savory dishes like tamales colorados, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and Guatemala’s national dish pepian, to classic Guatemalan desserts like canillitas de leche, buñuelos, and rellenitos de plátano. These are the authentic recipes I grew up with and still make for my family every September, and all year long.
Guatemalan tamales colorados are one of my favorite traditional Guatemalan dishes. After lots of experimenting, I have come up with the best recipe for Guatemalan tamales, including easy step-by-step instructions. This Guatemalan tamal recipe is based on my grandmother’s recipe, with some personal tweaks. Made with corn masa and a chicken or pork filling wrapped … Read more
Canillitas de leche is my favorite Guatemalan candy. For this Guatemalan canillitas de leche recipe I took a few shortcuts. I turned the traditional, time-consuming recipe into a simple and easy no-bake dessert that has all the flavor of the authentic canillitas de leche without the hard work! In this post, you will find a … Read more
