Pepitos refers to pumpkin seeds which are also called macobi seeds in Belize. These seeds are supposed to help keep a person's mind off a failed romance or absent lover.
The Pepitos or locally known as “Macoby seeds” in Belize is a street treat that has long been a favorite. The shelled pumpkin seeds are often labeled pepitas, which means “little seeds” in Spanish. The pumpkin seeds are easy to make, fast and a tasty substitute for nuts. These roasted seeds
are packed with protein, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorous, as well as the amino acids. They also contain some calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, folate, and niacin. This popular delicacy sold in the shell, shelled, roasted, and raw. They can be found in stores and local street stalls sold in bags in all over Belize. The salty pepitos can be eaten whole without shelling, as long as the outer shell is crunchy. The crunchier the outer shell, the better the taste.
List of books: Pepitos
Pepitos
Related Articles | |
Enciam Amb Peix Sec | ■■■ |
Enciam Amb Peix Sec refers to a Spanish dish. It is a salad with dried fish, boiled potatoes and roasted . . . Read More | |
Ternasco | ■■■ |
Ternasco refers to the classic roasted lamb from Monzon, a small town in the autonomous community of . . . Read More | |
Queso Anejo | ■■■ |
Queso Anejo is a Spanish term meaning aged cheese. Queso Anejo is a firm, pressed cheese that's been . . . Read More | |
Zurito | ■■■ |
Zurito: Zurito is the Spanish word for small wine glass. It also means " small glass of beer". It also . . . Read More | |
Pulque | ■■■ |
Pulque refers to the fermented sap (aguamiel ) of the agave. It has been a traditional drink since Mayan . . . Read More | |
Patatas Alioli | ■■■ |
Patatas Alioli refers to Spanish boiled potatoes, in a creamy Alioli sauce or raw garlic mayonnaise sprinkled . . . Read More | |
Midye Dolma | ■■■ |
Midye Dolma refers to a tasty plate of stuffed mussels served with rice and pine nuts. Midye Dolma is . . . Read More | |
Garrapinada | ■■■ |
Garrapinada refers to a very popular treat from Uruguay which is sold in little bags in the downtown . . . Read More | |
Dukkah | ■■■ |
Dukkah refers to an incredible nutty Egyptian spice mix, made by mixing roasted nuts like hazel nuts, . . . Read More | |
Panades | ■■ |
Panades refers to the nationwide favorite food in Belize. It is made from corn masa, folded and fried . . . Read More |