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    Chojín

    A traditional Guatemalan dish — Chojín is a bright, crunchy salad of radishes, tomato, onion, and cilantro tossed with crispy chicharrón in fresh lime juice.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Chojín - Guatemalan cuisine

    A traditional Guatemalan dish — Chojín is a bright, crunchy salad of radishes, tomato, onion, and cilantro tossed with crispy chicharrón in fresh lime juice. It is the kind of dish that appears at family lunches and market stands — simple, refreshing, and unapologetically crunchy. The pork rinds must stay crisp, so it is always dressed at the very last minute.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Combine the radishes, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a wide bowl.
    2. Add the lime juice and salt, and toss gently to coat.
    3. Fold in the chicharrón at the very end, mixing softly so it keeps its crunch.
    4. Serve immediately, at room temperature, as a side to grilled meats or with tostadas.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Slice the radishes paper-thin — a mandoline makes it easy — so they absorb the lime without overwhelming the salad. Add the chicharrón only at serving time, or it will turn chewy.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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