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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Guacho de Maíz Nuevo

How to order / say it
Say it Guacho de Maíz Nuevo — [Gwa-cho de Ma-iz Nwe-vo]
Order I'll have the Guacho de Maíz Nuevo.
Locally Voy a pedir el Guacho de Maíz Nuevo.
Say locally

A traditional stew of fresh corn and pork.

Why try it?

Guacho de Maíz Nuevo highlights Boquete's agrarian roots, featuring fresh local corn celebrated during the harvest season.

How it tastes

The stew combines the sweet and earthy flavors of fresh corn with the savory richness of slow-cooked pork.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed in the early 20th century, this dish is tied to local corn harvest traditions and is a staple at community gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork
  • 🥕 300 g fresh corn kernels
  • 🥕 100 g green peppers
  • 🥕 150 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🌾 150 g rice

Method

  1. 1 Season and brown the pork with garlic and tomatoes.
  2. 2 Add fresh corn and rice to the pot.
  3. 3 Simmer until the rice absorbs the flavors.

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