As many other Latin American countries with roots deep into the past of ancient civilizations that practically built empires after domesticating the corn plant, most Guatemalan`s diet still depends greatly on the corn, specially presented as “tortillas”.
Tortillas are a flat, round piece of corn, boiled with a bit of limestone, and then shaped by “clapping” hands , to finally be cooked to perfection in hot clay pans.
Many indigenous families in the country side still grow their own corn and other vegetables to survive, but rich and poor, indigenous or not, everybody enjoys them all day long, be it for breakfast, snacks, lunch or even dinner.
Once you try them with refried black beans or some white fresh cheese, you will understand why they are our “national pastime”!
Guatemalans normally prefer them to bread with many meals, to eat with a steak, grilled meats, avocado, chicken and of course, the traditional salsas and stews such as the Pepian, Jocon, etc.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to get in hustle to find them, they will find you!
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