Cuisine in Guatemala

Pepián

Representative home-cooked dish of chicken simmered in thick sauce of roasted chili and spices.

• Region: Guatemala Department
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Tomato, Guajillo chili, Sesame, Pumpkin seeds

Kak'ik

Traditional dish from Alta Verapaz of turkey in red chili soup.

• Region: Alta Verapaz Department
• Main ingredients: Turkey, Cobanero chili, Coriander, Onion

Jocon

Highland regional dish of chicken cooked in green tomatillo sauce.

• Region: Quetzaltenango Department
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Tomatillo, Coriander

Hilachas

Stew of shredded beef slowly simmered with tomatoes and vegetables.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Beef, Potato, Carrot, Tomato

Fiambre

Colorful salad mixing 50+ ingredients eaten on Day of the Dead.

• Region: Guatemala City
• Main ingredients: Ham varieties, Cheese, Pickled vegetables, Beets

Chuchito

Small tamale with meat-sauce filling wrapped in corn dough.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Masa, Pork, Tomato sauce

Tapado

Caribbean coast seafood stew cooked in coconut milk.

• Region: Livingston
• Main ingredients: White fish, Shrimp, Plantain, Coconut milk

Rellenitos

Sweet treat of fried banana dumplings with black bean purée.

• Region: Pacific coast
• Main ingredients: Banana, Black beans, Sugar, Cinnamon

Tostada de Aguacate

Light meal of fried tortilla topped with avocado paste and powdered cheese.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Tortilla, Avocado, Cheese

Pollo en Crema y Loroco

Fragrant dish of chicken in cream sauce with loroco flowers.

• Region: Eastern region
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Heavy cream, Loroco flower