Pepian
Pepián is a thick meat stew from Guatemala. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable dishes of Guatemalan cuisine having as its origin the influences from Guatemala's colonial past and the indigenous cuisine. The meat-based stew, thickened with gourd seeds, can be made with beef or chicken it includes in traditional recipes tomatillo, tomato and hot chili. Guatemalan restaurants in the United States usually consider the dish to be of Maya origin. It is a popular street food in Guatemalan cities. In Guatemala, it is considered a national dish. Pipián is a similar dish from Mexican cuisine.
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Recipes
Recado de Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce) Recipe
'Pepian Indio' is a Guatemalan sauce made with tomatoes, tomatillos, chayote and other vegetables, thickened with toasted bread, and flavored with cilantro and garlic. There are as many versions as there are cooks. Serve it with white rice...