I think I would like them better with a few less ingredients, but shucos are very popular in Guatemala City. Then they add the toppings: guacamole, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pico de gallo, hot sauce, cabbage, onions…you name it!Įven though the word “shuco” means “dirty,” don’t let that discourage you from trying one. They use a big, toasted bun and a little bit of a hotdog weenie. Just be careful when you eat them- you don’t want to swallow a bone.Ī shuco is a Guatemalan hotdog.
You can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Tamales are made with masa, pork or chicken, and a red sauce wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed in a large pot of water for about a couple of hours. I love them both, but I do prefer paches if I have a choice. I had several opportunities to eat tamales and paches. Origin: Mesoamerica Rating: 5 This tamale had green olives added for a different taste. Oh, and do you see those vegetables? Yum, yum! The green one is guisquil, and I can’t get enough of those! Mmmmmm… It was also served with rice and tortillas. It also includes ground sesame and pumpkin seeds and tortillas. That’s what makes it Jocón! Jocón is chicken simmered in a green sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, green peppers, and onions. Origin: Guatemala Rating: 5 Don’t let the green sauce turn you off…it’s very tasty. Yummy! I also dumped my rice in the bowl of soup to thicken it up a bit. My Kak’Ik was served with rice and a tamal, and I enjoyed dipping my tamal in the soup. The flavor of the soup was quite delicious, but the turkey did leave an odd aftertaste. This stew is the most unique-tasting food from Guatemala that I have tried. Kak’Ik is a spicy soup/stew made with turkey meat and many spices. Origin: Guatemala Rating: 4 Kak’ik from the restaurant Casa Chapina Hilachas is made of shredded beef and vegetables (potatoes and/or carrots) simmered in a tomato-based sauce. Origin: Guatemala Rating: 5 And this is cafeteria food! The variety of veggies really gives it a nice flavor. It has a different taste to it than I was used to, but I really enjoyed it.
Pepián was one of the first national dishes that I tried. It’s usually served with rice and tortillas. Pepián is a thick, meaty, and spicy stew cooked with a variety of vegetables such as potatoes, green beans, carrots, and guisquil. Origin: Guatemala Rating: 5 When you order pepián at a restaurant owned by Asians, you get chopsticks! I am including a rating scale to help you better understand the taste aspect of these foods: 1-5 (one being Ew! and 5 being So Delicious!) I’m also including recipes if you are interested, but please know that I have not tried these particular recipes. Even though I am not a food expert, I wanted to share these different foods with you, especially since so many of you have asked me about the food in Guatemala. If you know me well enough, you know that I love to eat food, but I’m not really a fan of cooking it. I’m definitely not a food expert, so please forgive me for not including too many details concerning how the dishes are prepared. There is a lot of Mayan influence in Guatemalan foods. “I’m sure you’re tired of Mexican food.” I guess people think I was in Mexico? Hmmm… Antigua, GuatemalaĬheck out the food of Guatemala! Most food (comida) on my list originates from Guatemala, but not all of it. Is it good? Is it spicy? Is it different? Most people assume I ate tacos every day. A lot of people ask me about the food of Guatemala.
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