Republic of Guatemala 108,889 km2 nearly half size of Victoria Guatemala City 13.8 million about twice the population of Sydney 33.7% white 59.4% mixed
Presenter: Angel Calderon Nationality: Guatemala Occupation: Principal Advisor, Planning and Research Contact: angel.calderon@rmit.edu.au
Principal Advisor RMIT University Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry Currently holds this position
Manager Statistical Services Monash University Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry 1990 – 2001 (11 years) Melbourne Area, Australia
Meal of the Month
Name: Tortillas Chapinas
Tostadas are generally made of salsa (tomato sauce), refried black beans and guacamole.
Ingredients for the Guacamole • 3-5 Avocados • ½ onion finely diced • 1 teaspoon of oregano • 2 limes • salt to taste • pepper to taste
Ingredients for Refried Beans • 2 pounds of black beans • 2 onions • 1 tablespoon of adobo seasoning • salt to taste • Vegetable oil (I prefer olive or soybean oil)
Ingredients for Red Sauce • 6 large tomato • 1 garlic clove • 1 sweet pepper • 1 small onion • 1 tablespoon of Adobo seasoning • 1 bunch of cilantro • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (I prefer olive or soybean oil) • salt to taste
Fry the tortillas in vegetable oil until crispy. Transfer to paper covered plate. Once they have cooled down spread some with guacamole, some with refried beans and some with salsa. Garnish with thin slices of onion, cheese and coriander.
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