Guatemalan Recipes

Chirmol – Guatemalan Charred Tomato Salsa

Posted November 5, 2019, Updated September 3, 2021 // by Michele Peterson 20 Comments

This authentic recipe for Guatemalan chirmol, features juicy charred tomatoes mixed with onions, cilantro and mint. It’s delicious and versatile.

Posted July 6, 2019, Updated January 11, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 22 Comments

An easy recipe for jocón, a traditional Mayan chicken dish from Guatemala.

Posted March 6, 2019, Updated March 2, 2024 // by Michele Peterson

Popular in Latin America, these watercress omelettes make a healthy breakfast or lunch.

Posted January 8, 2019, Updated January 2, 2024 // by Michele Peterson

This authentic recipe for salpicon de res makes a delicious party appetizer or salad

Posted December 12, 2018, Updated October 18, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 23 Comments

A recipe for traditional hot fruit punch popular in Guatemala, Mexico and Central America at Christmas and New Years.

Posted October 26, 2018, Updated April 14, 2024 // by Michele Peterson 1 Comment

This easy recipe for authentic Guatemalan guacamole makes the perfect party appetizer or light lunch.

Posted September 12, 2018, Updated August 7, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 3 Comments

An easy recipe for authentic Guatemalan ceviche of shrimp, tomatoes and lime juice.

Posted January 22, 2018, Updated April 25, 2022 // by Michele Peterson

Taste the Caribbean with this authentic Guatemalan recipe for tapado seafood soup from Livingston.

Posted March 11, 2017, Updated November 6, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 20 Comments

Learn how to make pulique de pollo, with this easy traditional recipe from Guatemala