Kak'ik

Kak'ik is a Guatemalan stew made with turkey leg as the star ingredient. It also contains tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, bell peppers, and variety of spices such as annatto, Cobanero chile peppers, and coriander. In Cobán, the origin place of kak'ik, it can be found on almost every restaurant's menu. The word ik in the name of the dish means spicy in Q'eqchi, referring to the spicy Cobanero chiles. The stew is traditionally served with rice and tamales which have been steamed in banana leaves. It is recommended to garnish the dish with chopped mint leaves before serving.