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Jocon (Chicken in Green Sauce - Guatemala)
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces,
loose skin and fat discarded
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tortillas, sliced
1 tablespoon pepitoria (squash seeds)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup cilantro, packed
1 cup sliced scallions, green part only
1/2 cup sliced tomatillos
1 to 2 teaspoons hot green chile slices
1 tablespoon corn oil
Cook […]

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Brazilian Chuck Roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 onion, peeled and sliced thick
4 small potatoes, unpeeled and cut into quarters
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Heat […]

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Moqueca de Camarao (Shrimp Stew - Brazil)
2 tablespoons dende (palm) oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 pounds fresh medium size prawns, shelled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 fresh red cayenne pepper
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
Heat the oil, […]

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Platanos al Horno (Baked Plantains - Guatemala)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ripe plantains, with black skins
2 tablespoons butter
Mix sugar and cinnamon together.
Peel the plantains and split them open lengthwise but do not cut
completely through. Sprinkle them inside and out with the sugar
mixture. Cut dabs of butter into the slits. Coat a baking dish […]

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Verduras en Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables - Guatemala)
5 jalapeño chiles, each about 2 inches long
1 tablespoon corn oil
2 cups diagonal 1/8-inch thick slices carrots
1 pound cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
1 cup sliced onion
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup cider or white vinegar
Fry the chile peppers in the […]

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