Diego Chamorro
Canillitas de Leche: Antigua Guatemala’s Famous Milk Candy
Canillitas de leche are a colonial-era Guatemalan milk candy from Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Made with leche, azúcar, and canela, they are slowly cooked until…
Molletes y Torrejas Guatemaltecas: Authentic Sweet Bread Fritters
Molletes y Torrejas Guatemaltecas are traditional colonial-era sweet bread fritters originating from Guatemala's central region, specifically Sacatepéquez and Chimaltenango. These desserts feature pan de…
Traditional Guatemalan Desserts: 12 Sweet Treats You Must Taste
Traditional Guatemalan desserts are a diverse collection of sweet treats rooted in Mayan maize, cacao, and honey traditions, later enriched by Spanish colonial dairy,…
Plátanos en Mole: Guatemala’s Iconic Chocolate & Sesame Dessert
Plátanos en Mole is a traditional Guatemalan dessert originating from the San Marcos region. It features fried ripe plantains smothered in a rich, velvety…
Authentic Guatemalan Buñuelos: Fried Dough Balls in Anise Syrup
Authentic Guatemalan buñuelos are golden, fried wheat dough balls from Antigua Guatemala and colonial-era central Guatemala, traditionally drenched in a warm anise-scented miel de…
Guatemalan Rellenitos de Plátano: Sweet Bean & Plantain Fritters
Guatemalan Rellenitos de Plátano are traditional sweet fritters made from mashed ripe plantains stuffed with a sweetened black bean paste. Strongly associated with Melchor…
Tostadas Guatemaltecas: Guacamole, Frijol & Salsa Party Trio
Tostadas guatemaltecas are a nationwide chapín street food of crispy fried corn tortillas topped with guacamol, frijol negro volteado, and salsa roja or recado.…
Garnachas Guatemaltecas: Authentic Feria Street Food Recipe
Garnachas Guatemaltecas are traditional street food appetizers consisting of small, thick fried corn tortillas topped with seasoned meat, tomato sauce, and cabbage salad. Strongly…
Enchiladas Guatemaltecas: Traditional Beet & Meat Tostadas
Enchiladas Guatemaltecas are traditional open-faced tostadas originating from Antigua Guatemala and the central highlands. Unlike Mexican versions, they feature a crisp corn tortilla topped…
Caldo de Gallina Criolla: Authentic Guatemalan Hen Soup
Caldo de Gallina Criolla is a traditional Guatemalan hen soup known for its deep, nutrient-dense broth. Strongly associated with San Pedro Necta in Huehuetenango…
