Plantain mole has spread across all regions and has become a gastronomic symbol, because it is in Guatemala where the sweet mole is made—a great innovation for neighboring countries.
A Delicious Combination
Additionally, the sauce of this tasty dessert is thickened with sweet bread, and the chocolate used is artisanal, giving this dish a unique flavor.
The exquisite Guatemalan dessert, plantain mole, originated in the mid-16th century when brotherhoods began to form in Guatemala.
At that time, it combined Maya culture's chocolate, a bit of sesame, dried chili, and the aroma of cinnamon from the eastern culture brought to Guatemala by the Spaniards.
A Delicious Dessert
Plantain mole has become one of the favorite desserts among Guatemalans, and the region where this tasty sweet originated is San Marcos.
The chocolate is a core ingredient of this dessert, which, along with the other ingredients and spices, is mixed with slices of fried plantain, resulting in the traditional Guatemalan sweet.
It also offers several health benefits, especially in cases of anemia, thanks to its high potassium content, which helps control blood pressure.
