Kaq Ik ("Kak-ik") is a traditional Guatemalan dish with unique flavours (to the Canadian tongue!). It is also arguabley the unofficial national dish of Guatemala - a true classic! Buen apetito!
Kaq Ik:
Spicy Turkey Stew
Ingredients:
3 turkey breasts (cut into pieces)
8 cups chicken stock
8 cloves garlic (whole)
3 tomatoes (diced)
2 tomatillos ("husk tomatoes") *optional
2 while onions (diced)
2 red peppers (chopped)
1 dried guajilla chile (minced)
1 dried pasialla chile (minced)
1-2 Tbs chipotle peppers (dried or in adobo)(minced)
1/2 cup water
1 Tbs achiote paste/seasoning
6 corn tortillas
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1/3 cup mint
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| Prepare the chicken stock in a large pot. Place in raw turkey, whole garlic cloves, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil. |
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| In a separate pan saute tomato, onion, red-pepper, guajillo chile, pasilla chile, and chipotle pepper until soft. |
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| Once fully cooked, add 1/2 cup water and puree with a blender. |
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| Once the turkey is cooked, add vegetable puree, cilantro, and mint. Mix achiote with a few spoons of stew to create a paste, then add to stew. |
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| Tear corn tortillas up into small pieces and add to pot. Bring to boil for 5-10 minutes. Tortillas should dissolve and thicken stew. |
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| Add cilantro, mint, and salt to taste. Serve with avocados and lime on the side. Enjoy! |
