Recado

Usage

In Guatemalan cuisine, recado is a thick, seasoned sauce used to flavor meats. It’s an integral part of various traditional preparations, and each family has their own recipe.

Recado is typically made from ingredients such as tomatoes, chiles, spices, and other seasonings that give it a distinctive flavor. It is commonly found in dishes like chicken in recado, pork in recado, white beans in recado, among others. Recado not only enhances the flavor of meats but is also an important cultural element in Guatemalan cooking. Additionally, the flavor and consistency of recado can vary depending on the region and personal preferences, but it always retains its essence as a rich and tasty sauce that accompanies meats on the Guatemalan table.