Guatemalan tasajo is a typical dish from the lands of Cobán, Alta Verapaz, renowned for its strong spicy flavor and its combination with corn tortillas among other accompaniments like rice, guacamole or tamales.
Guatemalan tasajo, with a strong spicy flavor, is a typical dish from Cobán, Alta Verapaz. It stands out for being combined with corn tortillas, rice, guacamole or tamales, among other accompaniments.
By definition, "tasajo" is a piece of dried, roasted, or salted meat for preservation, varying between pork or beef, with cuts like head, ribs, loin, and other parts.
Tasajo
Ingredients
1 pound of Pork shoulder
1 pound of Cobanero chili
4 tablespoons of Pork lard
1 Onion
3 Garlic cloves
½ cup of Boiling water
½ cup of Cold water
Preparation
Step 1 : The selected meat will be cut into pieces.
Step 2 : Next, the Cobanero chilies will be cooked over low heat for 15 minutes.
Step 3 : In a separate pot, the meat will be cooked with 2 tablespoons of pork lard.
Step 4 : Chopped garlic and onions will be added to the pot.
Step 5 : The chilies will be ground and boiling water will be gradually added.
Step 6 : The onion will be finely chopped and sautéed until golden.
Step 7 : The chili mixture will be incorporated into the skillet with the onion.
Step 8 : Salt to taste will be added and mixed well.
Step 9 : Crushed garlic will be added, mixed, and cooked.
Step 10 : Finally, the meat will be incorporated and seared.
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