Top 5 Chiapan Foods

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Tamalitos de chipilín is a Guatemalan tamale variety made with a leafy green vegetable called chipilín, native to Mexico. This variety does not contain any meat, just chipilín leaves that are wrapped in a combination of corn flour, margarine, queso fresco, water, and salt, then wrapped again in corn husks and steamed. The dish can be consumed as it is, but it is often recommended to serve it with a bit of cream on the side. The Mexican version of the same dish has origins in the state of Chiapas.Expand

Pepita con tasajo is a traditional dish originating from Chiapas. It consists of strips of salt-cured beef which are served in a sauce made from onions, garlic, ground pumpkin seeds, and achiote. The dish is traditionally served to the public for the Great Meal (Comida Grande) on January 20th.Expand

Carne cocida en limón is a traditional dish originating from Chiapas. Often served in cantinas and pulquerias, this tasty snack consists of ground meat marinated in lime juice. It's usually prepared with a combination of fresh lime juice, ground beef (often sirloin), chopped tomatoes, chopped white onions, serrano chili peppers, and salt. The lime juice is mixed into the ground meat, and it's then placed in the fridge to marinated for at least four hours. The rest of the ingredients are then added, and the meat mixture is refrigerated for two more hours. Once done, carne cocida en limón is typically served with fried or toasted tortillas.Expand

Botanas de camarón seco is a traditional dish originating from Chiapas. These shrimp fritters are usually made with a combination of dried shrimps, flour, salt, cold water, egg whites, onions, serrano chili peppers, and oil. The shrimps are cleaned and rinsed, then soaked in warm water for about five minutes. They are then drained and dipped (along with onions and chili peppers) in batter consisting of flour, water, salt, and egg whites. The botanas are fried in hot oil until golden brown, then drained and served immediately.Expand