Discover authentic iguana recipes from around the world
5 recipes found
Oaxacan mole de iguana: tender iguana bathed in a rich, complex mole negro. Pre-Hispanic cooking at its most involved and most rewarding.
Authentic tacos de iguana: seasoned shredded iguana in warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa and traditional toppings. Bold Mexican street food.
Iguana guisada braised in a vibrant achiote sauce, earthy and slightly peppery from annatto seed. A traditional Mexican guiso built for slow heat.
Oaxacan tamales de iguana steamed in banana leaves, filled with tender meat in a rich mole amarillo. The high point of Mexican iguana cooking.
A southern Mexican guisado of iguana braised with achiote and chiles in a tomato base. Earthy, gently spiced and forgiving to cook slowly.
