Fiambre facts for kids
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| Type | Salad |
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| Place of origin | Guatemala |
Fiambre is a special salad from Guatemala. People make and eat it every year to celebrate the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) and All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos). It's served cold and can have many different ingredients.
The Story of Fiambre
Fiambre began a long time ago in Guatemala. On the Day of the Dead, families would bring their loved ones' favorite foods to the cemeteries. As many families brought different dishes, they started to mix them. This led to the creation of Fiambre, a salad that includes many different foods all together.
This unique salad often has lots of ingredients. These can include different kinds of sausages and cold cuts. You might also find pickled baby corn and onions, beets, and pacaya flower. Other common ingredients are various cheeses, olives, and chicken. Sometimes, even brussels sprouts are added!
The recipe for Fiambre is often passed down through families, from older generations to younger ones. Because of this, each family's Fiambre can taste a little different. On the Day of the Dead, it's a tradition to share your fiambre with other families and relatives.
Different Kinds of Fiambre
There are several types of Fiambre. Each one has its own special touch:
- Fiambre from Antigua: This is a specific style from the city of Antigua.
- Fiambre rojo: This type is made with beets, which give it a reddish color.
- Fiambre blanco: This version does not include beets, so it looks lighter in color.
- Fiambre desarmado: This is a traditional style from the Jalapa area. The ingredients are often served separately, or "taken apart."
- Fiambre verde: This is a vegetarian option. It usually doesn't have any cold cuts or meat.
See also
In Spanish: Fiambre (plato guatemalteco) para niños
