Guatemalan Tamale Recipes

Rice tamales, originating from Guatemala, are a traditional delight wrapped in plantain leaves that are perfect for enjoying with company on weekends or during December festivities.

Tortilla tamales are an exquisite Mexican-style recipe that has conquered the hearts of Guatemalan cuisine. The dough is meticulously kneaded, filled with succulent chicken, and wrapped in stem leaves before being steamed.

Cambray Tamales Stand out for their red color and a very characteristic sweet flavor. Some enjoy them with meat filling, while others prefer the unfilled version. A delight for all tastes!

Black bean tamales, a very vegan recipe from pre-Hispanic culture. In Guatemala, it is widely consumed and today we bring you this ancestral recipe, super easy to prepare. Enjoy!

Tamales, chicken and corn rolls, are a typical delight of street food. They are prepared wrapped in corn or banana leaves, steamed and filled with a tasty stew of smooth consistency. There are various versions that include meat, vegetables and even desserts.

Tamalitos de Elote are an identifying dish of Guatemalan cuisine, made with corn, lard, cheese, requesón, cinnamon, and sugar. Each region contributes its own variants, keeping alive the ancestral tradition of preparing them in corn husks.

Prepared with soft corn dough and wrapped in plantain leaves, these tamalitos are filled with chipilin, a typical herb that provides a unique and distinctive flavor. Perfect for enjoying at any time of the day.

Traveling tamales or White Tamales are made from corn wrapped in husk, traditionally carried on long journeys as a travel companion. Prepared with corn dough, water, and dry husks, they are a delicious Guatemalan tradition.

Guatemalan black tamales are a typical dish from Guatemala with a unique sweet flavor, follow this recipe step by step to enjoy this traditional Guatemalan dish.

Learn how to prepare the exquisite Guatemalan Tamal Petenero, a traditional delight full of unique and authentic flavors that will delight your palate.