15 Popular Guatemalan Fruits You Must Try – Chef's Pencil

15 Popular Guatemalan Fruits You Must Try – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes15 Popular Guatemalan Fruits You Must Try – Chef's Pencil

Guatemala is a beautiful country with diverse ecosystems and fertile soils making it the perfect place for an abundance of fruits to grow. These fruits are not only delicious they are also deeply rooted in the country's cultural heritage.

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Here we explore the most popular Guatemalan fruits explore the regions where they grow and discover traditional recipes that showcase their unique flavors. You may have seen and tried some of them but you’ll also find that there are some that are completely new and bizarre. Let’s dive in!

This unique looking exotic fruit thrives in the coastal regions of Guatemala particularly along the Pacific coast. Although the star fruit originates from tropical countries in Southeast Asia it is now one of the most popular locally grown fruits in Guatemala.

In Guatemala it is often prepared as ensalada de carambola (star fruit salad). It combines sliced star fruit with cucumber jicama and a tangy lime dressing. The sweet taste of the star fruit and the other tangy flavors go perfectly together making it a popular side dish in the summer.