Guatemalan Chojin with Chicharrones: A Refreshing Radish Salad

Name: Guatemalan Chojin with Chicharrones: A Refreshing Radish Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup of chicharrones or pork rinds; 8 large radishes, diced finely; 1 Roma tomato, pulp and seeds removed, finely chopped; 1/2 white onion, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely minced; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons of orange juice or sour orange juice (naranja agria); 2 tablespoons of lime juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 tortillas, toasted

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Prep:25min

Paula Bendfeldt-Díaz is a Guatemalan writer, photographer, and content creator currently living in Guatemala after spending more than 15 years in the United States raising her bilingual family. Through her work on Growing Up Bilingual , she shares Guatemala travel guides, traditional Guatemalan recipes, cultural insights, and bilingual living from both a local and bicultural perspective. Paula specializes in helping travelers experience Guatemala beyond the typical tourist route through personalized itinerary planning based on firsthand local knowledge and authentic experiences. She also offers a higher-touch VIP planning option with WhatsApp support before and during the trip for travelers who want more flexibility and ongoing assistance while exploring Guatemala. After years away from home, returning to Guatemala has deeply shaped her work and perspective. Her writing often reflects both the experience of a local and the nostalgia of reconnecting with the flavors, traditions, and places that define home.

Updated at: Tue, 26 May 2026 23:41:03 GMT