Mexico is located to the south of the United States. Central America is considered the landmass that brides North and South America. Seven countries make up this area: Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. There countries connect the southern region of Mexico to the Northern region of Columbia. Mexico spans more than two thousand miles from north to south. Nicaragua is considered the largest country in Central America, in comparison to the other nations. El Salvador on the other hand, is the smallest country. All seven countries combined would only equate to twenty-five percent of Mexico’s overall area. The climate within these countries is said to be temperamental, ranging from dry to rainy depending …show more content…
Most people are of Spanish and or Mayan descent. The Mayans incorporated corn (maize) into the everyday diets of the native residents; it is still a staple food in modern day Guatemala. After the Mayan rule, the Spaniards began to colonize in the area. They incorporated dishes and foods such as enchiladas, guacamole, tamales, and tortillas. Citrus fruits, olive oil and garlic were ingredients also brought over by the Spanish. The country’s most important resource is its fertile land; the valleys and jungles allow for ample agricultural produce for which they can export. Common crops include: bananas, coffee and sugarcane. There is no national dish, but tortillas, beans and rice are eaten with nearly every meal. Popular meats include: chicken, beef and turkey. Fruits and vegetables such as yucca, plantains, avocados, and radishes are considered key in the Guatemalan diet. A few of the more popular dishes in this country are Tapado and Pepián. Tapado is a seafood stew made with a coconut milk broth; plantains are used in recipe as well. It is often served with coconut rice. Pepián is a curry-like dish that is made with meats, spices, pears, squash, carrots, potatoes, and corn. It is usually found sold by street vendors and served with rice and freshly made tortillas. Tamales are a staple ceremonial food eaten around the time between Christmas and Easter. They are also eaten on other special occasions and …show more content…
Large oaks and rain forests used to cover the land; however over the years they have been cut down and the land was repurposed for farming and plantations. Various sub ethnic groups inhabit the different regions of the country. Each type of people group is influenced by the surround areas. Mayan and European settlers helped shape the food culture of the country. Main foods within the Honduran diet are beans and corn tortillas. Typical meals include: fried plantains, rice, meat, beans, semi-sweet cream, scrambled egg, some sort of vegetable side dish, and coffee. Plantains and cassava are the most important crops within this region. Baleadas are the most common food to be found around Honduras. They are essentially flour tortillas folded in half, filled with mashed fried beans and any other extraneous ingredients, and grilled. A dish