Boxboles

Guatemalan boxboles are a typical dish of Maya origin. Their preparation is simple and quick, making them ideal for any occasion.

They are a typical dish of Maya origin, whose history goes back to ancient times.

Considered an important part of the local cuisine, these delicious Tapasteño snacks are appreciated for their simplicity and traditional flavors.

Boxboles

Appetizers
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Boxboles

25 Tender squash leaves

10 Ripe tomatoes

½ kilogram of Corn dough

120 grams of Squash seed

120 grams of Miltomate (a variety of small tomato)

Coban chili powder

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : The corn dough is seasoned with salt to taste.

Step 2 : Then, wash the squash leaves and place the dough in the center, spreading it along length and width.

Step 3 : Next, roll them up to form a cigar shape, and if there is leftover leaf, make folds at the ends.

Step 4 : The squash leaf rolls with dough are placed in a container to steam.

Step 5 : To prepare the sauce, cook the tomatoes and miltomates, blend them, and add toasted and ground squash seed.

Step 6 : In the sauce, add the cooked rolls, season with salt and chili to taste, and serve.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Season the corn dough with salt to taste and place it in the center of each squash leaf, spreading it along length and width. Boxboles - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Roll the leaves with the dough forming a roll, folding the ends if there is leftover leaf, and steam them. Boxboles - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Cook the tomatoes and miltomates, blend them, and add the toasted and ground squash seed to make the sauce. Boxboles - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Add the cooked rolls to the sauce, season with salt and chili to taste, and serve. Boxboles - Preparation - Step 4

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