🇧🇿 Traditional dishes from Belize

3 dishes people actually cook in Belize — what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy. The full step-by-step method is in the Copper app.

Cochinita pibil

240 min · medium · 9 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish!

pork shoulder
orange juice
lime juice
achiote paste
garlic
bay leaves
salt
black pepper
banana leaves

Rice and beans

45 min · easy · 10 ingredients

A hearty and flavorful classic from Belize!

long grain rice
canned black beans
onion
garlic
coconut milk
vegetable broth
cumin
salt
black pepper
cilantro

Serrano chicken

45 min · medium · 8 ingredients

Savor the vibrant flavors of Belize with this dish!

chicken thighs
serrano peppers
onion
garlic
olive oil
salt
black pepper
lime

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