The Guatemalan Sandwich at NIM ALI Has 6 Meats and a Special Spicy Sauce | Signature Dish
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Discover the flavors of Guatemala with Signature Dish host Seth Tillman as he visits Nim Ali, a Latin American restaurant specializing in Guatemalan street food at the Western Market Food Hall in Washington, DC. Seth meets chef Karla Alonzo and learns about Nim Ali's signature dish, a meat-stuffed sandwich called the Transmetro shuko (sometimes spelled shuco) . This 12-inch masterpiece — one of DC's best sandwiches — features six types of savory meats and four delectable sauces, all nestled between a special recipe bread that stays delightfully crunchy even under the formidable weight of the fillings. Watch as Karla expertly assembles the Transmetro, grilling the meats to perfection and adding fresh cabbage for a touch of crispness. The secret ingredient? A spicy sauce straight from Guatemala, ensuring an authentic flavor you won't find anywhere else. Seth is taken aback by the richness of the meats, the refreshing slaw, and the kick of the Guatemalan spicy sauce. Nim Ali is a must-try sandwich for sandwich lovers and those looking for great DC Latin American food. Find a DC-area Signature Dish near you with the SIGNATURE DISH RESTAURANT GUIDE: https://restaurants.wetaguides.org Explore more DMV food with more clips from SIGNATURE DISH: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx24Rcql20qI0UWTc_p3ARayxWAvdBJNz Stream full episodes of SIGNATURE DISH's first season on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx24Rcql20qKC-xLwCSo-ffyxN3CTV9jD This video is part of WETA's SIGNATURE DISH series, which highlights standout dishes from top restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Host Seth Tillman explores the incredibly diverse array of cuisines that the DMV offers, chatting with chefs, restauranters and others to explore the people and cultures behind DC’s best food. From strip mall eateries to fine dining establishments, SIGNATURE DISH explores DC’s favorite restaurants and brings you the many flavors of the DMV. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest releases and recommendations! https://weta.org/about/publications/newsletter Follow WETA on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wetatvfm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetatvfm Instagram: https://instagram.com/wetatvfm