Chojín is a traditional Guatemalan salad of radish and chicharrón (pork rind), dressed with lemon juice and mint, with a fresh, crunchy flavor.
It’s a simple, very popular dish, present on most Guatemalan tables as a side to other dishes.
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Guatemalan Chojín Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Guatemalan
Ingredients
- 6 of radishes, in small cubes
- 300 g of chicharrón (pork rind), in small pieces (about 10.5 oz)
- 1 of onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of lemon juice
- to taste of mint, chopped
- to taste of salt
- to taste of ground dried chile (optional) (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the radishes, cut the radishes into small cubes and place them in a bowl.
- Add the chicharrón, add the chicharrón in small pieces.
- Combine, add the chopped onion and chopped mint.
- Dress, drizzle with lemon juice and add salt to taste.
- Mix, mix all the ingredients well until combined.
- Serve, serve right away, with ground dried chile on the side, if desired.
Tips for getting it right
- Cutting the radishes into small, even cubes makes it easy to mix all the ingredients well.
- Chojín should be served right away so the chicharrón keeps its crunchy texture.
- Mint is key to this salad’s characteristic fresh aroma.
- The lemon juice should be added just before serving to preserve its freshness.
Traditional variations
- It’s a very popular dish throughout Guatemala, present on most family tables.
- Some versions add chopped tomato in addition to the traditional ingredients.
How to serve
Chojín is served right away, as a side to other dishes.
It’s a traditional Guatemalan dish, fresh and crunchy, very popular in everyday cooking.
Recommended sides
- Grilled meats
- Corn tortillas
Did you know?
Chojín is traditionally served as a side dish, not a main course, complementing meats and other stews.
The combination of fresh radish and crunchy chicharrón gives this dish its characteristic texture and flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a traditional Guatemalan salad of radish and chicharrón, dressed with lemon juice and mint.
Serving it right away helps the chicharrón keep its characteristic crunchy texture.
Yes, some versions add chopped tomato in addition to the traditional ingredients.
It's usually served with grilled meats and corn tortillas, as a fresh side dish.
