Guatemala

Country - Guatemala

Cuisine Description - With a strong culture that has its roots in an ancient civilization’s culture, the lands of Guatemala all have been influenced by a variety of global cuisines that include dishes from around the world. On a regular basis one may find dishes with a Mexican influence, such as tamales, enchiladas and guacamole that all have a very spicy hot taste, but also outsider ones, such as burgers and fries, and even Chinese food. Depending of the country’s region, you may find variations of the same dish, depending on the methods used to cook the meal. But usually, the cuisine offers the same dishes in all parts of the country.
Areas of the Petén and Izabal regions of Guatemala were several indigenous states on the central highlands. In these parts, cooking traditions have been kept since the Maya civilization has populated the country.
Together with the food served, special local drinks are available. "Gallo" is a light beer that is usually served by visitors to the country, and "Moza" is a darker beer, preferred by the locals. "Quetzalteca” is a very strong drink, literally tasting like fire-water, and only a trained person can drink more than just a sip of this drink. Sugar, being cultivated all over the country, is a great source for the specific Guatemalan rum, served by locals, and you will also find coffee as one of the best available in the world. Copyright Recipes Wiki