1. Guatemalan Tostadas
A crunchy and delicious appetizers in guatemala featuring crispy tortillas topped with various spreads like guacamole, refried beans, or tomato-based salsa, garnished with cheese and onions.
Ingredients:
- Crispy corn tostadas
- Guacamole
- Refried beans
- Recado (tomato-based sauce)
- Crumbled cheese
- Sliced onions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Spread your choice of guacamole, refried beans, or recado on each tostada.
- Top with crumbled cheese, sliced onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer.
2. Rellenitos de Plátano
A sweet and savory treat made from mashed plantains stuffed with a mixture of refried beans, chocolate, and cinnamon, then deep-fried until golden brown.
Ingredients:
- Ripe plantains
- Refried black beans
- Chocolate
- Cinnamon
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar or honey
Instructions:
- Boil and mash the plantains.
- Prepare the filling by mixing refried beans with melted chocolate and cinnamon.
- Form the mashed plantain into small patties, fill with the bean mixture, and shape into ovals.
- Deep-fry until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar.
3. Guatemalan Garnachas
Crispy corn tortillas topped with shredded beef, tomato salsa, marinated cabbage, and crumbled dry cheese, popular as street food snacks.
Ingredients:
- Small corn tortillas
- Shredded beef
- Tomato salsa
- Marinated cabbage
- Crumbled dry cheese
Instructions:
- Fry the tortillas until crispy.
- Top each with shredded beef, a spoonful of tomato salsa, marinated cabbage, and crumbled cheese.
- Serve immediately as a flavorful appetizer.
4. Chojín (Radish Salad with Chicharrón)
A refreshing Guatemalan salad featuring fresh radishes, tomato, mint, and salty, smoky chicharrones (fried pork rinds) in a tangy lime vinaigrette.
Ingredients:
- Fresh radishes, thinly sliced
- Diced tomatoes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Chicharrones (fried pork rinds)
- Lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine radishes, tomatoes, and mint.
- Add chicharrones and toss gently.
- Drizzle with lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
5. Dobladas
Folded tortillas filled with cheese, red bell pepper, and onion, then fried until golden brown, served with salsa.
Ingredients:
- Flour tortillas
- Farmer cheese or queso fresco
- Finely chopped red bell pepper
- Finely chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix cheese, bell pepper, and onion; season with salt and pepper.
- Place filling on one half of each tortilla, fold over, and press edges to seal.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with salsa if desired.
6. Chilaquilas
A Guatemalan staple dish consisting of corn tortillas filled with queso fresco, soaked in battered egg, fried, and served with recado sauce.
Ingredients:
- Corn tortillas
- Queso fresco
- Eggs
- Recado sauce (tomato-based)
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Place queso fresco on each tortilla, fold in half.
- Dip folded tortillas into beaten eggs.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Serve topped with warm recado sauce.
7. Guatemalan Mixtas
Street-style hot dogs wrapped in warm corn tortillas with guacamole, Queso Fresco, cabbage, and salsa.
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Corn tortillas
- Guacamole
- Shredded red cabbage
- Minced onion
- Salsa roja
- Crumbled Queso Fresco
- Mustard
Instructions:
- Grill hot dogs and warm tortillas.
- Spread guacamole on each tortilla, add cabbage and onion.
- Place a hot dog on top, add salsa, cheese, and a drizzle of mustard.
- Serve immediately.
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