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DELICIOSAS GARNACHAS DE GUATEMALA

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Garnachas

Cultural Context

Garnachas are a beloved street food in Guatemala, originating from the country's vibrant culinary traditions. These delicious snacks reflect the fusion of indigenous and Spanish influences, showcasing the use of corn and beans, staples in Guatemalan cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations, garnachas have evolved with various toppings and preparations, making them a popular choice not just in Guatemala but also among Latin American communities worldwide.

GuatemalanGTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 libras de carne de res molida
sal de ajo
sal de cebolla
2 hojas de laurel
2 dientes de ajo picados
sal
3 tomates
1 pedazo de cebolla
3 chiles serranos
repollo picado
zanahoria
aceite de oliva
orégano
vinagre de manzana
1 diente de ajo
consomé
azúcar morena
cilantro
masa de maíz
queso fresco

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey reduces fat while textured vegetable protein is cost-effective.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans offer a healthier profile and canned beans are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Homemade salsa can be fresher and less costly than store-bought hot sauce.

1

Sofreír 2 libras de carne de res molida con sal de ajo, sal de cebolla, 2 hojas de laurel, 2 dientes de ajo picados y un poco de sal.

2

Cocinar 3 tomates con un pedazo de cebolla y 3 chiles serranos para que quede un poco picoso.

3

Reservar la carne una vez que esté frita y agregar una cucharadita de salsa sharp.

4

Sofreír el repollo y zanahoria en una cucharadita de aceite de oliva, agregando orégano y media cucharadita de sal.

5

Agregar vinagre de manzana y un poco de consomé al sofrito de repollo y zanahoria.

6

Preparar masa de maíz para hacer tortillas, reservando un poco de masa.

7

Licuar los tomates, cebolla y chiles para hacer la salsa, agregando aceite, cilantro, sal y una pizca de azúcar.

8

Formar las tortillas usando una maquinita de tortilla, asegurándose de que no sean muy grandes.

9

Calentar aceite en un comal y dorar las tortillas, asegurándose de que no se quemen.

10

Agregar carne, repollo, salsa y queso fresco a las tortillas en el comal, dorando cada garnacha.

11

Continuar el proceso hasta que todas las garnachas estén listas.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

comalmaquinita de tortillaolla

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Also Known As

Garnachas de GuatemalaGuatemalan Garnachas

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