This dish is traditional to the Creole cuisine of Chapina, originating in the northern department of Baja Verapaz, a region whose gastronomy is one of the main attractions due to the variety of typical foods and beverages it offers, characterized by the use of fresh and native ingredients.
A Guatemalan Version
Hilachas are also known as the Guatemalan version of \u201croa vieja,\u201d very popular in other Latin American countries, where it is prepared according to their customs and local flavors.
This recipe is also very popular in Spain, where it is made with the leftovers from \u201ccocido madrile\u00f1o.\u201d
A Tasty Dish
In Guatemala, this dish is very typical, delicious, and easy to prepare as it consists of slowly cooking shredded skirt steak in a tomatillo sauce with a slightly spicy flavor, to which potatoes, tender green beans, and guisquil are added; it is served accompanied by rice, avocado, and tortillas.
The best way to enjoy them is by dipping the rice in the sauce, a real treat for your taste buds.
Depending on the region, in Guatemala, you can find hilachas prepared with various ingredients; in some places, they prefer to use potatoes in the stew, while in other areas, they may add green beans or carrots.
The main base is the tomato sauce with that red tone and well seasoned that gives it that juiciness that delights your palate.
Indulge in this delicious dish full of flavor and traditions, representing one of the cuisines with the greatest gastronomic richness in the region, but still shy when it comes to making itself known to the rest of the world.
