 Pepián | |
| Place of origin | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Meat |
Pepián is a thick meat stew from Guatemala. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable dishes ofGuatemalan cuisine having as its origin the influences from Guatemala'scolonial past and theindigenous cuisine.[1] The meat-based stew, thickened with gourd seeds,[2] can be made with beef or chicken (beef is more common in urban centers).[3] Traditional recipes includetomatillo,tomato and hot chili. Guatemalan restaurants in the United States usually consider the dish to be ofMaya origin.[4] It is a popular street food in Guatemalan cities.[5]
In Guatemala, it is considered anational dish.[6]Pipián is a similar dish fromMexican cuisine.[7]