Guatemalan Cuisine: Chiles rellenos
In Mesoamerica, many dishes have the same name but are not the same dishes. Chiles rellenos from Guatemala are different than the Mexican chiles rellenos. So, it is with enchiladas and quesadillas, just to throw two names which might be familiar to you.
Guatemalan chiles rellenos are basically, stuffed chillis, normally bell pepers, jalapeño peppers, and huaque (sp?), depends mostly on what is on season and how spicy you want your chiles rellenos. The stuff in Guatemalan chiles rellenos is a mixture of minced meat, carrots, green beans and other spices; all of that covered in an egg batter, and fried.
In the picture, you can see two chiles rellenos served over two black maize tortillas, rice, mashed avocado, and two slices of the pitaya fruit (the pinkish fruit).
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July 13th, 2006
I have gained three pounds in the last two days looking at all this good food.
July 13th, 2006
I’m getting more and more hungry looking at these pictures, my chicken tonight didn’t look anywhere near to what you have on the plate.
I wouldn’t mind to try that pink fruit.
July 13th, 2006
Chili rellenos are some of my favorite food. Rudy, every time I have eaten them they have been prepared differently, unless I’ve eaten at the same place twice. I’ve ordered them in New Mexico, Mexico, Central America, other Southwest cities, and Minnesota. Same result–different outcome. Yours does look, however, like ones I have eaten in New Mexico.
July 14th, 2006
It looks so delicious, makes me hungry!
July 14th, 2006
This is what i like more to eat, happy food full of colors, what about wine rudy, to me food and wine are an happy family always present but seems not very usual in Guatemala so what do you use to hydrate your body during meals?
July 15th, 2006
Sompopo, I did say to hide the scale.
Jazzy, the pink fruit comes from the cactus; there are two main kinds tunas and pitayas. They taste a bit like kiwi.
Kate, chiles rellenos are like tamales; there are so many recipes and ways to prepare them.
Tanty, I haven’t had breakfast yet, I too feel hungry.
Nuno, Guatemala is more or less a beer-drinking country. There is wine and pretty good selection from abroad, but the population drinks more beer. Most non-alcoholic drinks are based on fresh fruits, coffee is the national drink, and tea is also popular. Of course, sodas are widely available.
July 15th, 2006
Patsy, Mexicans and Guatemalan have both kinds. In Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and probably the Southeast of Mexico, they have tamales wrapped in banana leaves. In Guatemala, they also have tamales wrapped in maize husk, but they are called chuchitos, or tamales de chipilin, or de cambray, et-cetera.
Charles, you are right, los paches de ‘La Canche’ are very good. You really know your way around Antigua.
Edwin, the question is when are you going to show us the food in Kuala Lumpur.
I have to make a confession, my favorite food is Asian, all of it, but I favor Thai food the best. I could be drop in Asia and be in heaven.
July 15th, 2006
I’m getting hungry looking at this!
We also have rellenos here in Manila,Philippines, and from the description you gave here I think they are of the same origin.
June 19th, 2007
Los chiles rellenos son mi receta favorita soy chef de cocina en Antigua Guatemala y me facina los chiles rellenos a demas de otros platillos ahora tengo un restaurante en PANAJACHEL CALLE SANTANDER.LLAMADO EL RINCON PANZA VERDE.
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June 19th, 2007
me gusta mucho toda la cocina Antiguena
December 18th, 2007
[...] seasonal food since they are available everyday, 24×7 in Guatemala. Last year I described Guatemalan chiles rellenos like this: Guatemalan chiles rellenos are basically, stuffed chillis, normally bell pepers, jalapeño [...]
December 23rd, 2007
Pues yo nunca he probado este tipo de cocina… y ya es hora de cambiar eso.
Alba Martin
December 25th, 2007
DOes anyone have a recipe on how to make these?? This i oe of my new favorite food, by central american boyfrind has introduced me to and would love to learn to make so please if anyone has a recipe on how to make these email manda8301@msn.com
July 26th, 2008
Hi there guys. I grew up with these, but never learned to make them. Anyone with a good chile rellenos recipe? These are my favorites. When I go to restaurants, I always ask, “How do you stuff them?”
In L.A. I know of Guatemalean bakery that makes the best chiles, not to mention the bread. All very authentic, well any thoughts, please let me know. Thanks.