Name: Guisquil Stuffed
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 3 Unit Fresh guisquil and without roots; 1 pound Mozzarella cheese; Unit Chopped green chili; 3 Unit Beaten eggs to soft peaks; 6 Unit Tomatoes; ¼ Unit Finely chopped onion; 1 Unit Chopped garlic; Unit Powdered chicken broth; Unit Ground annatto (achiote); 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

It is a tasty, simple, and affordable dish from El Salvador. Preparing the filling requires patience, but the final result is definitely worth it.

The Guisquil Stuffed from El Salvador originate from the rich culinary tradition of the Central American country. This delicious, simple, and economical dish has been a favorite on Salvadoran tables over the years, prepared with special dedication to achieve a juicy and flavorful filling.

We invite you to discover the unique flavor of this recipe together.

We hope you enjoy it!

Guisquil Stuffed

Main Course

1 hour

fried

4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 Fresh guisquil and without roots

1 pound of Mozzarella cheese

Chopped green chili

3 Beaten eggs to soft peaks

6 Tomatoes

¼ Finely chopped onion

1 Chopped garlic

Powdered chicken broth

Ground annatto (achiote)

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Peel the guisquil and cut into slices not too thin along the length.

Step 2 : Then, cook them in a pot for about fifteen minutes until they are soft, without breaking.

Step 3 : Meanwhile, mix the cheese with the chili to add flavor.

Step 4 : Place the prepared cheese filling between two slices of guisquil, repeating this step until all are filled.

Step 5 : Beat the eggs, first the egg whites to soft peaks, then mix in the yolks and a little cornstarch to give texture.

Step 6 : In a hot oil skillet, wrap each filling in the beaten egg and fry.

Step 7 : In another skillet, sauté tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, annatto, pepper, and salt to taste.

Step 8 : When boiling, add the fillings and cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 9 : Finally, you can add a personal touch and enjoy this delicious dish.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Peel and cut the guisquil into slices along the length, cook in a pot for about 15 minutes until they are soft but not broken. Guisquil Stuffed - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Mix mozzarella cheese with chopped green chili to prepare the filling, placing a portion on each guisquil slice to form the stuffed pieces. Guisquil Stuffed - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Beat the eggs to soft peaks, incorporate the yolks and a pinch of cornstarch for texture, and fry them in hot oil wrapped in the beaten egg. Guisquil Stuffed - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : In a separate skillet, sauté tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, annatto, salt, and pepper until boiling; then add the fillings and cook for another 10 minutes before serving. Guisquil Stuffed - Preparation - Step 4