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These are the flavour bases the rest of the site depends on. In Belize that means recado above all: red recado for stew chicken, black recado for chirmole, and the Maya recado blanco and mole recado behind them.
Elsewhere the same role is played by sofrito in Puerto Rico, curtido in El Salvador and chismol in Honduras.
Habanero sauces, salsas and chimichurri finish the collection.

Glass bowl of Honduran chismol with finely chopped tomato, onion, green bell pepper and cilantro
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Chismol

The everyday Honduran table relish of chopped tomato, onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro in lime. Fresh, barely spicy, and spooned over everything from carne asada to fried fish.
Isela Post
August 4, 2026
photo of a glass bowl with chimichurri
Chimichurri Sauce Sauces

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce recipe, with fresh parsley, garlic, and a blend of other herbs and spices, this sauce is perfect for adding depth to any dish. Plus, it's easy to customize and can be made vegan or gluten-free. Try it tonight and elevate your meal to the next level!
Joe Post
August 4, 2026