The plantain mole has spread throughout all regions and has become the gastronomic hallmark, as it is in Guatemala where the sweet mole is made, a great novelty for neighboring countries.
A rich combination
In addition, the sauce of this rich dessert is thickened with sweet bread and the chocolate used is an artisanal chocolate that gives a unique flavor to this dish.
The exquisite Guatemalan dessert, plantain mole, originated in the middle of the 16th century when guilds began to form in Guatemala.
At that time, the chocolate from the Mayan culture was combined, a bit of sesame, dried chili, and the aroma of cinnamon from the oriental culture brought to Guatemala by the Spaniards.
A delicious dessert
The plantain mole has become one of the favorite desserts of Guatemalans, and the region where this tasty sweet originated was in the region of San Marcos.
Chocolate is part of the base of this dessert, which, together with the other ingredients and seasonings, is mixed with fried plantain slices resulting in the traditional Guatemalan dessert.
It also has several benefits for the body, especially to treat cases of anemia, thanks to its high potassium content it controls blood pressure.
