Market Snack · Crispy Tortilla
Garnaches
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Garnaches, salbutes and panades are often sold from the same stall and start from the same corn masa; only the shape and the way they're fried differ.
Garnaches are small corn tortillas fried until crisp, then topped with refried beans, grated hard cheese, chopped onion, and a splash of habanero-lime vinegar. They're sold by the plate at markets and roadside stalls across Belize.
Why it's made this way: As one of the cheapest street snacks in Belize, garnaches became a go-to option at markets where vendors needed something quick, crunchy, and inexpensive enough to sell several at once.
Roughly what's in it
300kcal
10gprotein
35gcarbs
14gfat
Estimated per typical street-vendor portion — not lab-tested.
More from Belize
Part of World of Street Food — 3443 dishes from 118 countries.
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