Kak'ik
The turkey soup of Cobán: kak'ik — a fiery red broth of turkey with tomatoes, chiles, achiote and mint-family herbs (sam'at), the Q'eqchi' Maya ceremonial soup — also national heritage.
What it is
The turkey soup of Cobán: kak'ik — a fiery red broth of turkey with tomatoes, chiles, achiote and mint-family herbs (sam'at), the Q'eqchi' Maya ceremonial soup — also national heritage. Ingredients: turkey (preferably criollo), tomatoes, tomatillos, dried chiles, achiote, garlic, mint, coriander seed, cobán chile (the local fire). Recipe: 1) Roast tomatoes and chiles. 2) Simmer the turkey in the blended red broth. 3) Season with achiote and herbs. 4) Serve the turkey pieces in the broth with rice and tortillas. Serve: in Cobán and Alta Verapaz at celebrations. Flavor: bright fire, tomato depth, herbal. History: kak'ik ('red and spicy' in Q'eqchi') predates the conquest; its chile (cobanero) is a regional treasure. See also: Pepián, Tamales (Guatemalan).
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