🇬🇹 Traditional dishes from Guatemala

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

Kak-ik

90 min · medium · 10 ingredients

A flavorful chicken soup with rich Mayan spices.

chicken
water
tomatoes
onion
garlic
cilantro
pepper
oregano
achiote paste
potatoes

Pepian

120 min · medium · 12 ingredients

A rich and flavorful Guatemalan stew that warms the soul.

chicken thighs
tomatoes
bell peppers
onion
garlic
pumpkin seeds
coriander
cumin
chicken broth
salt
black pepper
oil

Tamales

120 min · medium · 8 ingredients

Deliciously wrapped savory goodness awaits you!

masa harina
chicken
corn husks
chicken broth
onion
garlic
salt
cumin

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