Hilachas

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Hilachas served with rice and black beans

Hilachas is a dish originating in Guatemalan cuisine that is similar to ropa vieja. [1] It generally consists of boiled, shredded beef served with tomato sauce and tomatillo, potatoes, carrots and Guajillo chiles. [2] The name translates to "rags" and is very common throughout Central America. [3]

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References

  1. Lacabe, Margarita. "Marga's Guatemalan Recipes: Hilachas Chapinas Guatemalan Shredded Beef". www.marga.org. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  2. "Hilachas Guatemalan Shredded Beef In Tomato-Tomatillo Sauce) Recipe - Genius Kitchen" . Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  3. Rawstern, Chris (2014-12-13). "A Harmony of Flavors: Hilachas - a Delicious Guatemalan Stew". A Harmony of Flavors. Retrieved 2018-10-19.