Author: Karla T. Vasquez

Pollo Campero is a restaurant chain that originated in Guatemala and is now famous throughout much of Central America and beyond—in particular for the juicy, flavorful, and richly spiced fried chicken recreated by this recipe.

Fried green plantain chips seasoned lightly with salt are a popular snack all over the Caribbean and Central and South America. They key to success is cutting uniform slices for even cooking.

Two key ingredients are all that are needed to tame the bracingly sour flavor of unripened green mango: fresh lime juice, and alguashte, a ground condiment made form roasted pumpkin seeds.

Salvadoran alguashte is a versatile two-ingredient condiment made from pumpkin seeds and salt. It adds a deeply earthy, nutty to everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to savory dishes.