U Janal Aj Maya: Traditional Maya Cuisine

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U Janal Aj Maya: Traditional Maya Cuisine is a cookbook written by Aurora Garcia Saqui, artist, herbalist, Mayan activist and cook who was born into a Yucatec Maya farming family in Belize. With this book you can learn how to prepare traditional Mayan food from garden to table with recipes that have been passed down through the generations. The cookbook is written in English with the names of the recipes given in Yucatec Maya, Mopan Maya, Creole, and English.

U Janal Aj Maya: Traditional Maya Cuisine is a cookbook written by Aurora Garcia Saqui, artist, herbalist, Mayan activist and cook who was born into a Yucatec Maya farming family in Belize. With this book you can learn how to prepare traditional Mayan food from garden to table with recipes that have been passed down through the generations. The cookbook is written in English with the names of the recipes given in Yucatec Maya, Mopan Maya, Creole, and English.

U Janal Aj Maya: Traditional Maya Cuisine
Author: Garcia Aurora Saqui, Amy Lichty

Paperback: 52 pages
First Edition: October 2013
ISBN: 978-976-8142-54-2

This book explores traditional Maya cuisine, sharing authentic recipes, cooking methods, and the cultural significance of food in Maya communities. Drawing from the author’s heritage, it highlights the use of native ingredients and the stories behind beloved Maya dishes. It celebrates the deep connection between food, identity, and history, offering a valuable resource for those interested in Maya culinary traditions.