It's much more than rice & beans.

Garlic, onion, chili pepper, bay leaf, thyme, white rice, coconut milk, broth, and red beans... this is how rice and beans begin in Guatemala, inherited from the Garifuna people.

It's the story of a people who survived the shipwreck, who were expelled from the island of Saint Vincent and found their home on the Central American coast. It's part of a Guatemala that is as diverse as its flavors. 

Rice & beans is also chapín.

In Puerto Barrios, many of us porteños serve it with chicken stewed in coconut milk, instead of the traditional fried fish. We accompany it with pickled beets, which add a fresh and tangy touch, and fried plantains, which add sweetness. 

Thus, in a single dish, we bring together three courses of a complete menu. It's a popular dish, shared at parties, family gatherings, or an intimate celebration at home.

And yes: Guatemala is Garifuna too.

Today you can bring this flavor to your table with my menu, available on PedidosYa. Because supporting this cuisine also means embracing our identity.