Guatemalan cuisine

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor.

banana leaves

Use parchment paper for easier handling.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl.

Mix corn masa with the mashed potatoes until smooth.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onion, bell pepper, and garlic until fragrant.

Add cooked chicken and tomato sauce to the filling mixture, stirring to combine.

Season the filling with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.

Cut banana leaves into squares and soften them by briefly steaming.

Place a portion of the potato-masa mixture on each banana leaf square.

Add a spoonful of filling on top of the masa mixture.

Fold the banana leaves over the filling to create a package.

Steam the wrapped paches for about 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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